Since replacing Arne Slot as manager, Liverpool have changed their fighting style a little.
Going for heavy pressing from the front, but changing to a more balanced style of play than under Jurgen Klopp, they have conceded only two goals in seven Premier League games, an impressive figure.
However, former Scotland defender Steve Nicol, who played over 400 games for Liverpool during his playing days, is not happy with the current defensive line. He said that the defence is not as solid as the stats and needs to improve more if they are to win the title.
“Under Slot, they have more players behind the ball when they are in possession,”
“When it gets turned over, they have more defenders in place to defend. That stops the opportunities for the opposition.”
“Konate and Van Dijk are the best partnership and on black and white they’ve let two goals in, but given away some opportunities. Kelleher and Alisson have made some saves – I don’t think they are as watertight as the stats would suggest.”
“I still think they’ve given opportunities up and they can get better at that. Going forward as well, they can score more goals. To win the championship, you have to get things right every time.”
“We can pat them on the back, but to get past Manchester City and Arsenal, they have to be a little better than they are.”
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At the moment, Liverpool are top of the Premier League table and are off to a strong start. However, the season is long and tough. There is no guarantee that they will be able to continue their current form.
The key will be whether they can survive the difficult times, but it is too much to ask of them in their first year in England.
Nevertheless, their start to the season has been good enough to raise expectations. Can the Dutchman win the title in his first season in charge?