How Liverpool Setup Under Ruben Amorim.

In this video, I analyse Ruben Amorim's tactics and explain why he would be better suited as Liverpool's manager than Xabi Alonso.
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[@sfh7371]

Dominik Szoboszlai carried Hungary to the Euros while playing a 10-role in a 3-4-3. This excites me the most.

[@accbcb]

This formation doesn't include 10s that fit with the players Liverpool have.

[@VisionryMemes]

@@accbcbit can include a 10. The 3 forwards can include a left and right attacking midfielder and a striker

[@popsiclemonster858]

Dom is such a good player. He is willing to play whatever position the team requires and he excels everywhere

[@accbcb]

Nope a 10 sits behind. Madders is a prime example. This formation doesn't play a 10 to suit Liverpool players (a lot of them btw). You'd be taking out one of the front three which I'd prefer to keep Diaz, Nunez, Salah, Jota, Gakpo. There's too many midfielders for this formation to work.

[@VisionryMemes]

@@accbcb you don’t know much about footy do you

[@cavey9451]

Jim mate, I'm never getting anything done at work with all this great content.

[@tomasmanuel844]

his conetent is great not gonna lie

[@user-qz6gf2ps9c]

Never related to a comment more

[@dutapnik0sz]

same bro i should be writing my thesis and this guy is defo not helping

[@kbullet7385]

Lol can only imagine the position he puts you in

[@user-vh5dp7fp6r]

WOW

[@jackrichardson4089]

Just checking in. It's amazing how Jim's uploads coincide with my lunch break. Sat here with a Tesco meal deal whilst also digesting some top-notch tactical insight.

[@tomasmanuel844]

nice food

[@ma8jbr]

Just got my Greggs 😂

[@miicasso7908]

proper meal

[@calzino777]

Just got mine

[@rollingcoaster6445]

British Heritage

[@williamraymond8378]

Szobo in a 10 and Trent whipping in crosses like when he first came into the team before inverting excites me the most.

[@SecretPaints]

Only a idiot would choose Trent over Bradley

[@accbcb]

Okay so where do the others go? Why would you put him here over Diaz? Over Jota or Nunez? You wouldn't.

[@Zavii]

@@accbcbdiaz would suit that wingback role tbh

[@accbcb]

@@Zavii Robbo would be the obvious choice

[@Youafool500]

@@accbcbDiaz can go back to Portugal mate, we need someone on the left that can cross the ball first time without cutting in, we have too many players playing on the opposite side, kills the attacks and rebounds cos they are useless on their weaker foot

[@stuart_edward]

"The next stage of Mac Allisters' development towards becoming a world-class player" mate... he's literally world class, in every sense of the word. He was a vital player in the world cup winning team, he's the most important and in form player right now at the club top of "the best league in the world"... he's world class.

[@CodPatrol]

He is a liability in defence in so many ways, he can avoid it at times but it’s still true. The combination of being small, tiny and not quick hurts him because he’s actually good at tackling

[@Zavii]

@@CodPatrolhe just isn’t bad at defending, what are you on. Great in duels, in the 99th percentile for interceptions too making him the best at it in the prem

[@GamerFrisco]

He is NOT world class 😂

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

​​@@CodPatrol he is leading the premier league in most gained possessions in the opposition half for a midfielder. What are you talking about?

[@themanwithnothingtolose]

@@GamerFrisco cope

[@moze2324]

Jims analysis is top notch, really excited for Ruben Amorim (if he comes!) Szobo could definitely benefit the most as he can express himself

[@Dwayndibb]

They would need to buy more Centre backs

[@aaw2007]

@@Dwayndibbonly the one probably as quansah has proved his worth this season!

[@NEO_FromTheMatrix]

@@Dwayndibb We were gonna have to do that anyways, mate.

[@cheersforpiers]

I was trying to find a breakdown of Amorim's tactics last night, and the whole time was thinking "I wish Jim would have posted one by now." Thanks for listening to my thoughts, and throwing this video out so quickly for me!

[@afootballfan4692]

What is the software he's using?

[@HPRam]

Lol samesies! 😂

[@Elias-jg6zl]

Me too hahaha but away to Benfica while defending a lead wouldn't be the best sample size to judge him

[@andrewwright4195]

He won looking at cup double ​@@Elias-jg6zl

[@theallardfamily580]

Finally! The video we’ve all been waiting for is here. Keep up the good work James. I hope to become an analytics master like you 😉

[@samuelmarasco2098]

Just earned a sub. Awesome video, so nice seeing real tactical analysis on KZbin.

[@mashudali8482]

OMG. I needed this, I was thinking (rigidly) how we would fit all out midfielders in. You have shown that we can and also give Sobazlai a position that suits him, offers Diaz some competition alongside Gakpo. 11/10 James

[@kd5973]

Great video! Tbh when I watched your alonso video and having watched his games, I wasn’t all that excited cause it felt very different. I wanted him for the emotional and nostalgic connection and his team plays beautiful football and he’s clearly very good and will be an amazing manager for years to come but it felt more like a city team than a Liverpool team and maybe too big a change from Klopp. This excites me more for sure. Sporting’s games seem a little more “chaotic” and they’re enjoyable for sure.

[@thenotoriousgaming5467]

Love your content mate. I'm a scout myself and remember after passing my course the first player I noticed was Marcus Edwards at Excelsior I believe it was at the time. I'd be excited by him following Amorim to Liverpool. Keep up the great work 👍

[@paulchallan]

Been waiting for this video! Thanks

[@ragerider6283]

Really great work! If Amorim gets the job, he's just going to show the team your vid & say "this!"

[@mattevison2824]

Been waiting for this one as Liverpool fan. Nice👌🏽

[@abdultaahaa2629]

Good lord that's just so good of a breakdown❤❤ loved it

[@ENDZMANTV]

Great videos really enjoyed the break down

[@galacstrips7447]

Bro I love your videos. I was getting scared of the prospect of selling some players cause they might not fit. However, everyone actually has a role. Thanks for clearing it all out

[@Kezza02]

This is the video I wanted and needed, thanks Jim

[@j.s3300]

Always tricky to try and fit another teams system with another teams players

[@conciseloki2174]

This would be much more difficult with xabi. But the style of Amorim is already similar to Liverpool so we could hopefully see an easier transition.

[@accbcb]

Agreed, and when you say it doesn't fit or work, you get jumped on by fanboys in the comment section.

[@conciseloki2174]

@@accbcb people are blinded by expectations of “instant success”. the reality is that any manager coming in is going to need time and support.

[@j.s3300]

@@conciseloki2174 until he experiences the PL. we just cant know. Even Pep had to adjust.

[@thetopfootycoach]

Great video mate, there's also the option Amorim might not take his formation and tactics over but from what I know he did play with a 3 at the back at Braga. Liverpool have this lucky quality at CB where they are all huge and rapid meaning they can get away with just having 2 of them.

[@skrimnal]

Thanks James. You presented it all in a way that makes sense. RA could be an interesting evolution for the team

[@arox0671]

The Best video to explain Amorim tactics.

[@dalmarka20]

I’m really proud of you that you didn’t even mentioned Gakpo! Fair play.

[@lasherdj]

Love this analysis.

[@ardioriordan6228]

Great vid jimbo, one thing that excites me is that we score a ton of goals as it is, but we're on 2.3 goals a game this season in the league, while sporting are on 3. Should be in good hands with Amorim🤞

[@toml1ttle]

Beautifully put, just further proves why Ruben was always the right man for the job

[@kmahta]

Tom little influence is real.

[@JB-OH]

I have been waiting for this video

[@yelbuck]

Nice take and insight

[@Max-ve4hi]

Great analysis

[@waltdraper1]

Interesting thing about us as well is that we have rebuilt section by section Front line first, Jota, Minamino, Diaz, Nunez, Harvey, Gakpo, Carvalho all in quick succession Midfield next, Macca, Szob, Gravy, Endo all this last window And this window was due to be defense, where this formation is the most ill-fitting. We have 5 defenders across 3 positions (not enough imo especially considering the injury records of Matip, Konate and Gomez) and so were due for a new CB and potentially a new LB or two as well. If he does come in I wouldn’t be surprised to see any of: Diomande, Hincapie, Colwill, Murillo, lots of players who can both play LCB or even that LB role if need be, and wouldn’t be surprised to see 2-3 new defenders and a DM.

[@mr-jakob-1943]

Nice vedio, thank you ❤

[@mikelfc12]

Love this!

[@bEsTsMiLePeRsOn]

Jim, I am sold on this mate. Pls bring him in!!!

[@tisetso.kutumane]

Long overdue video from you !

[@JoeyKneecap]

Lots of interesting things here, but there is also a major problem with this 343 system. Liverpool have too many good central midfielders for this: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones, Gravenberch, Elliott, Clark and McConnell.

[@eldante4139]

Out of those Jones, Clark and McConnell aren’t first choice. They’ve contributed but can’t just name every midfielder on Liverpool squad and say can’t play that system. Otherwise every top side only uses 2 or 3 central midfielders in their tactics but have greater squad depth.

[@youtubeperson3111]

And too little center backs as well

[@Yehia18]

​@@eldante4139 Jones is absolutely first choice

[@nolifespider]

​@@eldante4139Jones is 100% over gravenberch

[@icecold5178]

U can't start then all same time, some of them r meant for injury replacement or substitute players.

[@jamiesheehan6277]

If we add an extra starting quality CB and maybe even a second (Depends on if we see Van Den Berg as an option) to rotate along with the starting 3 and Quansah I reckon we'd be really well set for this system.

[@Primeiro_ultimo]

i´m from Sporting clube de Portugal and our coach Ruben is one of the best coaches nowdays in terms of comunication, tactics and motivations skils

[@acmoscavide1991]

he sucks! worst coach ever! the lockeroom hates him... you should have a look at Sergio Conceição instead! much better choice for Liverpool!

[@Primeiro_ultimo]

@@acmoscavide1991 yes Conceição is a very calm and reasonable coach perfect for Liverpool

[@Morgs7]

What a video mate! Keep up the good work ❤ this was better to watch than any mark goldbridge or anfield agenda shit 😂

[@owendumancic6706]

I’m curious to see how the defensive side of these tactics work. Only having 2 central players can often lead to your midfield getting overwhelmed and leaving a lot of space to get exposed on the counter attack. I’m interested to see how this is dealt with especially in a fast paced league like the prem…

[@juiceboxleal6254]

Wont be surprised if he signs palhinha. When i think of an ideal amorim midfield, its palhinha and nunes. Ugarte and Hjumland are amazing too but as a partnership they were so good

[@Kyle_Apgar]

I think we get Inasio for that LCB with the top sub being Gomez as we loot Sporting this summer with champions league football in next season and hopefully prem winner money.

[@franciscomartins7463]

To finish. And will stay in Sporting

[@tomasantonio6683]

You're gonna get our beloved Amorim, Inácio and gyokeres? Pain

[@mimibazela1025]

Jota has to play in this formation if he's fit. The structure's strength is in it's adaptability. Jota does so many things well, including defending, he'd be a natural fit in the center of the front 3. These are nice decisions to have as an incoming manager. The real question is whether Salah will still be with the club.

[@iansmith3457]

Very interesting. Thank you James. Thing is though I don't know how other teams perceive and approach Sporting CP, but with Liverpool about 90% of teams play a low block/2 banks of 4 typically with 8 or 9 players in their defensive third of the pitch at all times. Hence the main thing I took from this, how to exploit space, may not be massively relevant as the main challenge for Liverpool is always how to break these teams down.

[@Ben_Collacott]

Good point, the only problem is next season things will be different whatever new manager Liverpool gets meaning teams set up differently to combat new strengths and attack on new weaknesses. Against smaller teams next year especially those who choose to set up in new ways with new managers, space may end up being free making this system thrive against smaller and then larger teams also

[@tomasdoria8274]

Portuguese guy here, i can confirm that ~60% of the teams in the portuguese league play low blocks and counter-attacking football (mostly against the big 3), and amorim often finds a way to soak up the pressure and find spaces even in their offensive half, otherwise there have been times where he outright changes roles to adapt to how the game is being played, so i wouldn't really be worried about that

[@bordercollie1140]

​@@tomasdoria8274I appreciate your comment especially because you are used to the Portuguese league and can witness Almiron every week.

[@tomasdoria8274]

@@bordercollie1140 what are u poking at? op inquired about amorim's opponents and how that would translate to the prem and i said that he's faced similar, "park the bus" compact defenses with no space. also i can't witness almiron for 90 minutes let alone every week

[@bordercollie1140]

@@tomasdoria8274 I was paying you a compliment you absolute paranoid freak!!!

[@youngmetrojokeman6172]

Klopp at his peak is total football direct and possession based control. Xabi and Amorim seem different ends of the spectrum but it will be interesting to see Amorim develop a more well rounded style potentially

[@danielgoncalves4756]

You have no ideia what u are talking about

[@youngmetrojokeman6172]

@@danielgoncalves4756 learn English 🤣

[@hdotss3393]

Klopp plays counter😂😂😂

[@rj9319]

​@@hdotss3393that's why they broke the record for possession in a match since possession started being calculated. No Liverpool do not play counter, they can counter well that's all, no world class team plays "counter" or "possession" etc. Liverpool counterpress, that's different. Liverpool can not even play a traditional counterattacking football because they are defensively not deep or solid at all and their defenders are 80% of them in the oppositions half or near the half line, that's not how you play counterattacking football.

[@greentuga691]

Just a small correction. While yes, in the game you showed, Coates was the more "proactive" CB when it came to long passes, in general, the one in our Squad that does it best (and imo, is one of the best CB in the world doing it) is Gonçalo Inácio, who wasnt at the game against Boavista. And Inácio, being left foot + Coates being right foot gives some good chances of finding any space from their passes. One more thing to point out is that, even if the block is low, Inácio will instead try to find the space between their defenders and midfield, so not only he can put it behind the defenders but he can put it in between lines. I think if Amorim goes to Liverpool he will try to bring Inácio with him.

[@syafiquegigs]

I'm curious to see how the loaned out players will do under the new manager. Carvalho is an exciting prospect and would he be great in the LW/10 role. Morton isn't too bad either.

[@benmain5642]

The average positions of Ruben Amorim's Sporting are a work of art. They had a 3 - 1 - 6 recently hahaha Would be like Klopp's early days when it was a guns blazing all-out attack, " You might score, but not as much as us" mentality. And as much as the Trent inverting experiment worked, seeing him and Bradley bombing up the wing again would be special. I also think Alphonso Davies could definitely be a long-term Robbo replacement if he doesn't get swiped by Madrid first.

[@Danilo_Stanojevic]

Diaz could play that left wing back role I think perfectly

[@lucasbrasi4625]

Ait Nouri As LCB will be pure porn..

[@jackkeen8691]

I really thought you were gonna hit us with a Harvey Elliott curve ball instead of Mac Allister. Think he fits the description perfectly too

[@iJaxy10]

Not physical enough for that role at all. Much more suited to a reverse of the dom role on the other side

[@jackkeen8691]

@@iJaxy10 agreed, but the way Jim described the role like a Bernardo Silva role, Elliott has all the same physical atteibutes/ drawbacks he does, which is where I thought he was going

[@asparagusbrown]

One of my biggest worries with these back three managers isn't tactical so much as squad balance - Liverpool don't have the depth of centre backs, but also have so many midfielders and attackers, many of them young and not yet at their peak, which will be disrupted.

[@mro9608]

Liverpool have VVD, Konate, Gomez and Quansah. Great balance between age and experience and a great group to add 2 further CB's to. One definitely left footed. Perfectly achievable in the summer without breaking the bank.

[@Danilo_Stanojevic]

I think Bajcetic in one of the wide CB positions would be brilliant. Calm on the ball, played as a CB in the academy. Would be fascinating to see how he’s implemented in the system. I think Dom will thrive, as will Nunez. Nunez as the spearhead and Domo behind him would be lethal. Lastly, an Endo/Maca double pivot is super exciting to think about. Good ball players and controlling possession. Curious to see how Trent is implemented in this system.

[@erlinghakaku9967]

nunez ive lost hope with. in this system u need a complete foward. his hold up is ass and his finishing doesnt warrant sticking by him. i can see him being replaced

[@abrehman7182]

I think Cody Gakpo could also thrive in that LW role

[@Ben_Collacott]

He would be perfect you are right

[@TG-it8zt]

I know this sounds like I'm just bitter about getting Alonso - which I am, he's the clear standout young coach in world football right now. But we all said a few weeks back that there are a few big players who really wouldn't suit Alonso's system - Salah, Trent, Robertson. There isn't that problem with Amorim - you can watch Sporting and clearly see where the Liverpool counterparts would slot in - and his football is very similar to ours; high line, high press as opposed to Alonso's slow build-up, possession-based system. Gutted to not get Xabi, but Amorim may be a better stylistic choice

[@SecretPaints]

Doesn’t mean much but Amorim actually scored 93% on Liverpools analytics Alonso scored 89%

[@Yoyo-sy5kl]

Our double 6 will likely not be identical to theirs. Young stefan Bajcetic has really strong passing, awareness and tackling ability. Im thinking the new gen of double 6 are identical in their play style, ball progressors that can win the ball back and retain posession. The other key style in Klopp's system is the geigen press. Geigen pressing with a double 6 could be weird, we usually have one of our midfielders leading the press (Szobo) then the attackers following. Would be interesting to see if counterpressing football is possible with this formation.

[@owendavies479]

honestly, I know we all only wanted alonso, but this system fits us so much more than alonsos... and amorim for me is the perfect klopp replacement when you take away sentimental values

[@andrewness]

Interesting, although of course top managers are as likely to tweak the system for the players available as the other way around. Klopp didn't find his preferred Liverpool formation for a year or so.

[@lukecunningham4448]

Connor Bradley would be an insane wing back

[@azalikmar2]

I remember VVD saying he doesnt like playing in the middle of a back 3, its been an issue for the dutch national team. Also we have seen TAA play as a wingback before a couple times for England, not great.. He needs space to thrive, he has to be a second runner, and also doesnt recieve the ball well under the press. I think signs are pointing to Bradley being the permanent fixture there..

[@azalikmar2]

@joelebsworth4259 my point exactly

[@ABSayysO]

What happens to Trent then

[@azalikmar2]

@@ABSayysO Thats the question really. I guess he goes into midfield finally, but honestly I dont think our squad suits a back 3. Dom, Endo, Alexis, Thiago, Curtis, and TAA? Not enough slots for all that talent in a midfield two I think. Not to mention Stefan and the other kids

[@ABSayysO]

@@azalikmar2 exactly. Too many midfielders. 4-3-3 is still the way forward. Also, i think trent’s best position is still right back. He might not get the time and space to play those passes unless he sits deep in a 6 which with his defensive mishaps is not the best. Just wish jurgen would change his mind eh😭

[@azalikmar2]

@@ABSayysO Even as a 6 I don't think he can pull it off at this level, I think he can only play as the RB or maybe an 8. He really cant receive the ball on the turn, and doesn't have the ability to receive the ball under pressure. At least not yet. Best bet really is to get someone in midfield fast enough to cover for him and or Konate (when he attempts to cover for trent), I think TAA's upside is worth it.

[@yeahyeahblah]

Szoboszlai could potentially go into Trent's position if Trent is injured / bad form and the 3-4-3 can turn into a very attacking 3-2-5 formation.

[@samuelpatton147]

I like ur t shirt Jim

[@Larsd69]

I feel like Luis Diaz is an underrated option for the LM/LWB option in a 343! He’s a pure winger and can run back and forth for 90’! With someone like Gomez at LCB and Dom in that LW/LCAM role like Wirtz for example does.

[@Larsd69]

Lucho has all the physical attributes needed to fit that role. He’d basically be the Frimpong of Liverpool while Trent would be the Grimaldo with his creativity from the RWB role

[@DuelMaster7]

do a video of his transfers

[@h_l_1701]

Any chance you can do this for West Ham 😅

[@IceClawz.]

3 CB's is perfect for Liverpool. Joe Gomez is already getting a lot of experience playing of the left this season meaning Liverpool wont have to sign an expensive starting CB. Klopp has done really well setting Liverpool up to be able to be transitioned to new tactics and formations when a new manager comes back. Endo has been an amazing signing and can be our starting 6 for at least the next 3 years, macca , Szoboszlai, gravenberch,Jones, Elliott and clark are all young and offer so many tactical options.the front line is insanely versatile and finally the wingbacks .Liverpool have the best wingback combinations in the league, if trent and robbo aren't thwre then you got Bradley and tsimikas, all these wingbacks have started in and won finals for Liverpool.

[@bobparkes2493]

the role belongs to qunasah tbh, gomez is fantastic cover but not a 40 game a season starting CB, quansah is already getting up to his level and on the ball he's magical. if we get amorim I think that role will be quansahs concretely before the end of the first season

[@IceClawz.]

@@bobparkes2493 Quansah has very little experience on the Left and if anything he is VVD's successor. Don't get me wrong he's a promising talent but He isn't a left sided CB.

[@amazingfootballstories]

think it's easier for Amorim (or any manager) to adjust to the 4-3-3 set up Liverpool already have than for the 11 players on the pitch to adjust to a new formation and new ideas.

[@tommyboy6280]

The thing I’m most curious/ worried about is how amoriom will handle our excess of midfield talent. We arguably have 4 players who could be starting and in his system he only has room for 2. I really hope we don’t ruin somone like szoboslai

[@erlinghakaku9967]

sboz wouldnt be part of the cms. hed ahead in the 2 positions behind the striker.

[@tommyboy6280]

@@erlinghakaku9967 the winger positions lol?

[@erlinghakaku9967]

@@tommyboy6280 can you read? the 2 positions behind the striker. 3-4-3. the winger postions would be part of the 4. the front 3 would be narrow

[@tommyboy6280]

@@erlinghakaku9967 Do you have eyes? Go watch Sporting play, the two wide players in the front 3 definitely play wider than a CAM would lmao.

[@KirbyBackwards]

Honestly can't see Joemez making a comeback at CB, he looks great inverting off the left side and affecting the midfield more, he has always been suspect under pressure in front of goal, as for signing another CB I think people overlook what a worldbeater Quansah looks like, honestly the best debut season of anyone this season in my opinion (Yes Mainoo looks great too)

[@olliered9924]

With Matip leaving we do need to buy another cb though especially with this 3 at back formation ideally a left footed cb imo that will play far left side of cb

[@KirbyBackwards]

@@olliered9924 yeah that's deffo an issue all our cbs are right sided makes it a lot harder to ping that ball to the forwards without always cutting in on themselves

[@accbcb]

Quansah anybody? Take it most the people on here aren't Liverpool fans?

[@olliered9924]

@@accbcb I like him but if we get Amorim and play that 3 at back formation my first choice back 3 would be Konate,VVD and a good left footed cb was thinking Inacio but watched Sporting game other day and not too sure on him yet

[@accbcb]

@@olliered9924 Quansah has been class, Gomez too. We'd definitely need to bring a CB or two anyway, just in case we suffer injuries/rotation.

[@tomasmanuel844]

wow ruben amorim hmm it would be interesting to see him

[@iamhimn]

Good choice that Alonso choose to stay, he definitely enjoy his journey and want to test his managerial skills to helping Leverkusen chasing silverware. Amorim is kinda exciting option for me personally, almost similar to Jurgen Klopp's style of play and personality. I have a fantasy, we got Diaz from Porto, we got Darwin from Benfica, only one left, it's either we got player/manager from Sporting to complete👀👀👀

[@user-vh5dp7fp6r]

I agree that you Amorim fit perfectly ❤

[@user-vh5dp7fp6r]

🫶

[@Ethan_WS]

Could you do one of these for managers you think Everton should hire???

[@eldante4139]

Arne Slot as another unnamed alternative but don’t think he would be gambled on even if he appears to have a lot of the attributes which could make him successful as Liverpool manager.

[@jdentrim1278]

Once Curtis jones starts im happy. He’s our most complete midfielder and we play better with him on the pitch. I don’t know how but we gotta fit him in

[@97YNWA97]

Macca is probably our most complete midfielder but Curtis is close, defo underrated and probably got more natural running power although Macca’s work rate and tackling is very impressive

[@bordercollie1140]

No doubt Jones is an excellent player and seems to be becoming more complete with each game he plays. But to say he is our most complete midfielder is a bit of a stretch. Alexis Macallister is one of the most complete midfielders in the whole of the premier-league let alone just Liverpool. His performance last night against Sheffield United was magnificent. Being switched from a 6 to an 8 and back again shows how truly versatile he is ( he could easily play at a 10 as well ), and that goal will become as iconic as Stevie G's goal against Olympiacos if we go on to win the league.

[@PaulMalgas]

Big Ruben

[@Nick-ge7ug]

Inacio and Palhinha would be the perfect signings to perfect this system

[@MrAndinho1]

Palhinha is a non-starter with Edwards. Hjulmand, maybe.

[@jeanjacqueslundi3502]

@@MrAndinho1 Why?

[@SmilesPerGallon-]

I like the idea of getting Salah a bit more narrow. He’s lost a bit of pace, lately he seems to be getting on the ball right along the sideline and not making runs in behind.

[@owenmurray860]

Think Quansah can save Liverpool a lot of money for one of those CB positions

[@Jude_Thompson]

Do this but with Arne Slot

[@SQsharaf]

0 talks about defense, No talks about if he suits Liverpool in the Counter pressing aka Gegenpressing.

[@danielgoncalves4756]

He usually decides to sit deep and wait for the other the team, but we can do both

[@SQsharaf]

@@danielgoncalves4756 I know, Watched a couple matches for him, That's when the team Is being in a defensive shape, Counter pressing is essential even Alonso uses it when you get a counter attack a lot of times you don't have the time to go back to the defensive shape or back to the right positions it's important to have a Manager who uses the Counter Pressing otherwise build up play won't do him any good in LFC

[@bbbbear9]

Get yourself an ice pop gaffer 🥵

[@judebloor5170]

Could even have Trent on the right side of the back 3 in a ‘quarterback’ role - spraying long passes to the forwards. This allowing Conor Bradley to slot in at wing back. Pretty extreme…but possible.

[@crazydoctor4914]

😳Trent at CB

[@dhikadk]

what software did he use for football analytics?

[@Ghibraeel_thrq]

Gomez is always great when he palyed in the LB or LWB, but im not sure about the CB, maybe Quansah or matip while gomez could be the second layer for Robertson

[@ciaranmccormack4434]

When was he announced?

[@thefootballpunnedit]

Murillo from Forest would be an epic signing to play the LCB in this system. That said I’m a Forest lad… 80M please? 😢

[@masslo_jarju]

Murillo is brilliant I love 😍 him With a cut down price pls just 40M

[@canonogic]

What about Motta or Inzaghi? Who would your choice be?

[@adams-fc7cq]

Jones would thrive on the left in the front 3, can see Carvalho going back from loan too

[@taylorjames14]

No he'd play deeper like he does for England u21s

[@isaacpayne5361]

Always wondered why James can’t use vidoes and just pictures.. is it due to copyright etc

[@taylorjames14]

I think Robertson will switch to centre back next season, a younger more energetic left wing back will be a priority in the summer. Ait-nouri, udogie or Robinson

[@porkchop8920]

Udogie would never leave so soon, and Antonee Robinson isn't exactly young for his profile (plays next season entirely at 27). I think he'd make more sense if robbo gets sold if anything

[@askaakra99]

What about macca and jones in the cm, jones as the more roaming midfielder.

[@jaredroberts3043]

What software is being used in this video to analyse please?

[@afootballfan4692]

hi i talked to him , he said its unreleased

[@sheffieldwednesday5421]

Contes chelsea used the 343 formation successfully . But that is a rarity. Fergie, Wenger, pep, kloop , none of them use that formation, even though they could, that tells you the effectiveness about this 343 formation

[@sauravshenoy4241]

This makes sense until u think about personnel, we don’t have enough defenders for this and all our midfield depth would be completely wasted. Jones Elliot and szobo gravvy all on the bench i just can’t see happening, and we only have quansah to cover for the LCB/RCB positions. Not like pacy good young CBs are a dime a dozen, it’s one of the most coveted player types in modern football More likely that almiron is asked in the interview process how he would adapt to our squad and if Edward’s likes his plan, he’ll be hired

[@jasongoldsworthy6149]

He reminds me of Jeebs from Men in Black.

[@nigl2807]

One thing. Would this work well vs low block teams which make up the bulk of the EPL?.

[@themaharaniscloset]

Trents assist numbers have dramatically dropped since he started coming into the middle. He's the best out wide, with his crosses. So really hoping he goes back into the wide position.

[@dixieenormis]

Made the same vid abt Xabi Alonso and look what happened 💀

[@askaakra99]

If we want a better cdm, don’t you think onana could be good in this system?

[@ASevBVB09]

Do Sporting under Amorim play a 3-4-3 or is it like Alonso's Leverkusen, a 3-4-2-1? Do the two attacking players alongside/behind Gyökeres play as wingers or like creators behind him?

[@Commentator-dz3kv]

The question for me is why Klopp hasn't used this set-up more already. For example he could have used 343 with his strongest players in the first half of the Sparta Prague matches and then relaxed with 442 and early subs to save the players legs in the Utd match.

[@porkchop8920]

Because a lot of the team composition doesn't suit it. Why would liverpool start 5 defenders against a weak team like Sparta Prague? Not to mention, Trent really doesn't suit the bombing wing back role at this stage of his career, nor do I think it's something he'd be excited to do, to be honest. Bradley is another story there, but then it makes it harder to start the best XI when there it's only a midfield two