Are we forgetting the fact it’s 3v4? This whole sequence had at least 3 opportunities for van dijk to step into the oncoming attacker and make a play for the ball… there’s one instance where if he does this he naturally closes the space between himself and the eventual goal scorer by attempting to stop the pass…. At what point do you stop backing off and go for the ball? I’d say as close to the centre circle as possible but they all collectively drop and drop and drop. Forget the midfield that was just piss poor defending
2026-08-25 05:41:20
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Wondering junkie :
People really overlooked the role people like James Milner and Jordan Henderson used to play. With both or either on the field the Wissa would not have been allowed that space for the second goal.
2026-08-25 06:07:36
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Wayne Sykes :
grav should have shot instead of passing.
2026-08-24 08:00:01
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Wizzy al Fayeed :
Even without DM it was still 4vs3 and defence had time and space between so….
2026-08-24 11:25:00
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Mr Brown :
BTW both goals from Graven losing the ball
2026-08-24 20:00:49
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toddisblind :
Wirtz is the only midfield player thats actually in the position he's meant to occupy
2026-08-24 10:46:56
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FALSE 🦇 :
Incredible that this video is suggesting Wirtz should cover, someone who we already know is lacking physicality to match the league. The idea is right but Grav and Szobo need to rotate, why are both further forward than our playmaker?
2026-08-24 10:00:09
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user5082169712958 :
No defensive midfielder.. happened all last season and happened again . Teams just running through the space we leave . We need a disciplined defensive midfielder to protect the space and protect the back 4
2026-08-24 07:16:11
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El Burnsador :
Stevie wonder could see Liverpool are crying out for a DM
2026-08-24 07:53:39
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Goodnez :
Everybody wanna score … no CDM
2026-08-24 23:58:29
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Wanoyabun :
having 2 cm infront of the goals instead of the striker,no10 and both wingers are kinda stupid act..those 2 cm should never stay that high thats not their no1 job
2026-08-24 14:13:46
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Ammaar. :
we need a destroyer in that midfield.
2026-08-24 08:57:04
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ŤĦËØ :
Tbf both goals would’ve been avoided if gravenberch actually let the shot go instead of fucking about with the ball and doing too much. Iraola’s tactics aren’t the problem. Unfortunately for us, he’s very different to slot and these players are gonna take a lot of time to get those habits they had under slot out of them
2026-08-24 09:04:59
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Rokrakkk :
Pleaseee Shooot Gravenberch..
2026-08-24 13:31:51
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Pug1972 :
Gravenberch should've taken a shot instead of trying to pass. It shows a lack of confidence from the player.
2026-08-24 17:46:03
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Paul :
I would like to have seen van dijk engage the ball carrier in this scenario
2026-08-24 14:46:15
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Ali Harvey :
grav gets dragged so high up the pitch all the time
2026-08-24 10:32:04
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Pajokka :
Play Nyoni it you want to play high line. Every time kerkez and frimpong have to 1 vs 1. I am so afraid.
2026-08-24 09:33:59
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The Tactics App :
Thanks for using our app 😍
2026-08-23 18:55:39
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Welsh :
How is szoboslai part of a pivot but in out of position he is higher up the pitch than our striker
2026-08-24 16:54:05
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@ThroughB&WEyes :
Haha easy to say after the lordmares show. But why would 7 Wirtz drop deep when he's the 10?
2026-08-24 11:38:54
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James Andrew :
Macallister fouls on both of those breakaways if he is involved... takes a booking for one and we don't concede in those phases.
Can't have Gravenberch, Szoboszlai and Wirtz all in attacking positions 🤯 Gravenberch carries the ball so well he needs someone behind at all times
2026-08-24 15:40:32
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gommer :
VVD didnt think of putting in a challenge just let him run and choose his pass, hes been doing this for 4 seasons. We need a first team CB !!!
2026-08-24 09:54:08
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Bill Hammer :
Why didn’t he shoot, the goal is begging to be bulging?
2026-08-24 10:18:37
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Scouse :
Kerkez offers very little in terms of attack, his dribbling is poor and end result even worst. He should go across as part of a 3 on counter attacks and Frimpong stay more advanced, since his attacking is better than his defending. And Gravenberch should be 10 yards deeper. Fixes everything.
2026-08-24 16:08:11
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