Zubimendi: 84.1% pass completion,5.45 progressive passes,1.02 progressive carries, 2.25 tackles,1.25 interceptions.Defensive presence with strong distribution.
Zubimendi needs to use his defensive instincts to break up play and control tempo,making smart passes to link up attacks
🔥 Key Battles in this Epic Showdown! A look at the crucial 1v1 duels that could swing the game — from defensive showdowns to midfield clashes. Let’s break it down 👇⚽️
Set pieces. Liverpool have already conceded 2 goals this season from corners/free kicks.
Ground duels vs Arsenal were almost dead even Liverpool won 49.3%, Arsenal 48%. Not bad, but not dominant either. In the air, Liverpool fare better, winning 58% compared to Arsenal’s 51.8%
🔥 Breaking down the attacking and defensive battles ahead — a deep dive into Liverpool and Arsenal’s strengths, weaknesses, and key stats this season! Let’s get into it 👇⚽️
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Liverpool’s defense under the microscope early this season! They've conceded 4 goals already, with an expected goals against of 2.68. That’s a warning sign for a team aiming for the top.
They’ve faced 20 shots so far, and a massive 80% of those are coming from inside the box.
Tomorrow I'm dropping two posts:
🔍 A deep dive into the Liverpool vs Arsenal derby-tactics, key battles and turning points.
⚔️ A striker comparison: Isak vs Woltemade.
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His near-post run forces Livramento to make a decision: either close down Szoboszlai to prevent the shot or stay with Rio. He chooses to close Szoboszlai, and with brilliant awareness, Szoboszlai dummies the ball — leaving Rio wide open to score.
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Thread below for how Liverpool scored the winning goal by using the extra man correct. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
In the first clip, we can see Liverpool overloading the right side, which creates space on the left.
In the third clip, Chiesa is aware of the space left by Thiaw and plays a great pass into Salah, who delivers a first-time ball across to Rio on the far post. It’s a sublime finish — but it’s also important to highlight Szoboszlai’s role.