Really interesting analysis.. it’s really interesting to read in Graham’s book just how much klopps attacking risk/reward style correlates with the approach suggested by the data modelling..
But I know many of us spent last season watching and just hoping we could tighten up somewhat, become more compact and add a little more control.
It will be really interesting to see what changes slot can make to have a significant impact on these areas..
Ipswich was positive because although we struggled to play out first half, and then went direct, we didn’t leave ourselves particularly stretched and exposed as we regularly did last season.
We still recorded what 18 shots which isn’t far off the 20 we averaged last year.. highest xG in the league IIRC, and I would hazard a guess a closer average shot distance(?), certainly on the big chances!
Big test against the monsters of Brentford this weekend!
The average distance was 14.8 - in the last seven seasons, Liverpool only had five away league games with 18+ shots with that average distance or closer. Can’t go overboard in light of the opposition but it’s very encouraging.
Great read! Puts into context what we kind of feel is/was the issue faced last season...I generally feel small tweaks are needed rather than wholesale change. Klopp left the team and sqaud in rude health, so it's the marginal gains which are needed rather than amputation.
Another great article!
Really interesting analysis.. it’s really interesting to read in Graham’s book just how much klopps attacking risk/reward style correlates with the approach suggested by the data modelling..
But I know many of us spent last season watching and just hoping we could tighten up somewhat, become more compact and add a little more control.
It will be really interesting to see what changes slot can make to have a significant impact on these areas..
Ipswich was positive because although we struggled to play out first half, and then went direct, we didn’t leave ourselves particularly stretched and exposed as we regularly did last season.
We still recorded what 18 shots which isn’t far off the 20 we averaged last year.. highest xG in the league IIRC, and I would hazard a guess a closer average shot distance(?), certainly on the big chances!
Big test against the monsters of Brentford this weekend!
The average distance was 14.8 - in the last seven seasons, Liverpool only had five away league games with 18+ shots with that average distance or closer. Can’t go overboard in light of the opposition but it’s very encouraging.
Mo’s won a free kick, I’m so excited just had to comment. On the half way line like. Great stuff as ever Andrew
Great read! Puts into context what we kind of feel is/was the issue faced last season...I generally feel small tweaks are needed rather than wholesale change. Klopp left the team and sqaud in rude health, so it's the marginal gains which are needed rather than amputation.
Thanks. Yeah I think it would be foolish to change too much, even if there are some improvements which can be made.