Liverpool were a special attacking breed under Klopp. What Slot has done is sacrificed a bit of attacking, for a better defence. That defence now is the best in the league 😅
@@kloppsippingvarsenaltears2789 8 games in, 30 to go. So yes, it is a bit too soon to say that. The only rattled comment here is yours mate because you can't take that someone disagreed with such sweeping statement after just 8 games.
@user-OfficialMiles4602 not only is it that, this video is available in multiple other countries with their own pl rights owners. So they don't show clips to avoid getting sued
As a Liverpool fan, I'll only be excited about our chances as title contenders if we are top of the league with 4 points ahead on match day 37. After last season's capitulations and the other years we fell short by just a point or two, I know better to be excited this early on.
@@Anomaly27 yes, until Pep leaves, which I hope it is after this season, City will always compete even when they're not in top form or are laden with injuries like they're this season.
As a long-time fan, I'm glad to see a significant change in playing style from the Klopp era. Anyone could tell that the energetic and emotional style took a great chunk out of the players who must now find that they are using their eyes/brains much more than their hearts/legs. Slot's ability to solve most problems (except the game vs Forest) during the game itself through the closest player to the touch line (either number 6s) surpasses the Klopp-Lijnders-Krawietz axis that brought Liverpool so much joy in recent years, but at the expense of energy. The players were burnt out in the last season and a half and that led to declining performances, and a burnt-out Klopp as well. Having known Slot's tactical acumen being trained from his earliest playing days suggests that he is the real deal in the tactical sense. The players have also enjoyed the detailed instructions he gives to them, particularly the "dirty work" that Szoboslai has to do in his multiple roles, just short of perfection by not scoring too many goals. Please keep our 3 biggest players for another few years and success will come back. Walk on. Walk on with hope in your heart. The next trophy is within Slot's reach.
Hell no as much as I love klopp it was time for a change last season you could see him on the touchline just drained and out of his game. Slot's done an absolute revelation with this Liverpool side and I'm confident we're gonna win trophies with this man not to mention the defensive stability he added which I never saw us having with klopp
Spot on and i never thought i’d say this but im actually glad we have slot right now and i wouldn’t swap him for Klopp atleast not the klopp of last season, not just the energy thing but think how many games went down to the last minute then we got a late winner, under slot every game we’ve won we’ve been winning by like the 60/70th minute so we can relax for the end, apart from forest of course, and in most cases we’re a goal or two up at half time so we can just enjoy the second half stress free
Agree 100%. On a more selfish note it was exhausting (but often also exhilarating) to follow Klopp's Liverpool. I needed a break and I love the calmness of Slot's Liverpool
Slot is doing well, but Klopp was a victim of circumstances last season. I think VVD in particular was not at his best, that's why teams used to score first and then they had to play catch up. Slot is benefiting from the fact that VVD needs to show up week in week out because of his contract situation.
Title contenders after 8 games? I'm a Liverpool fan but think it's too early to make that assumption. If they can carry this form into the next year then we can start talking about the title. However, can't deny Slot has had a brilliant start.
Do you not understand how football works? 8 games is a lot of games already, that’s 2 and a half months of premier league football and they’re top of the league
Gravenberch's heat map tells you alot about his favourite zone as an #8. Saw him occupy that zone during the internationals when he was deployed as an hybrid 8
We need more videos like this for the fan to understand how important our players is. People do not realize how good is players like Jones or Szoboszlai. Their always have huge impacts on the pitch, but fans keep blaming them day in day out just because of some unsuccessful passes or mistakes. Not just Liverpool fans, but fans of every teams. They have to respect their team's players more.
One thing that is different from previous season is not everytime attackers are the one scoring goals Midfield is more solid and didn't give away goals Let's see✨
Can i just say thank you premier league for giving James Allcot on board for these videos, honestly been a massive fan of his, best analysis on youtube and everyone should check out his podcast - the ripple effect. I hope there's more to come for James working with the premier league.
Congrats to JLA for getting your video posted on the Premier League youtube account! Great work, love your videos, love this little collaboration. Love it!
Liverpool fan here, I won't swap Klopp in, because he want to rest and has more time with his family. I love him enough to understand and let he does what he want.
@@olliered9924 and major differences of requirements, lets be honest he's probably taken a plum show up a couple times a week for a fat check type job. we all know he could go coach any club he wanted to. there's a reason he chose this weird symbolic role and it rhymes with shmoney
I will tell this one more time , the thunder shock that goes trough all what loves Feyenoord when Arne Slot announcing he had signed the contract at Liverpool We all know in Rotterdam what that means for us but also what that was meaning for Liverpool ! I can only speak for myself but I knew that Liverpool would be title candidate nr 1. What I know about our former coach is that when he starts a mission he do everything for his boys to become the best of the best to become champions and complete the mission positively. It’s hard too explain what he does but everything what he says about a game will exactly happens in the game I heard that from many players under slot , believe me you have more than gold and Liverpool is blessed with him you’ll see. Greetings from Rotterdam
What you can simply notice without deep analysis is Liverpool played more efficient while being less aggressive for 90 minutes compare to last season, that means players less likely get injured and the fact that Slot stick to his starting eleven, Jota finally get the trust he deserves, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Konate, Macca, even TAA are improved under Slot.
Szoboszlai this season in general has been underwhelming when it comes to decision making and just all round play but his movement to make space for others is something u don’t really notice but he does it a lot, him being comfortable on the wing is a great asset cus idk how many times a game when salah gets the ball he makes that run in behind the fullback so salah can either play it to him or salah can drive into that right attacking mid position where he can play one of his cute passes or have a strike. Dom does need to work on his decision making because he’s so so talented and has the potential to be the next KDB but he needs to be consistent
Slot have improved Gravenberch by turning into one of the best DM in the league, Lucho now a scoring machine, Trent in his defending, and Nunez in his composure. All without any major new signings. Proper coach
Klopp is a legend and one of the best managers in the world. I think the change to Slot has been amazing and think tactically the change is write for Liverpool and maybe was time to change playing style so don’t think I would change Slot for Klopp at this stage. We can’t forget that Klopp setup a team to move forward full of class and quality and maybe would have adapted his playing style but he left it in such a good shape that Slot is able to be on this position and mould the team for a new era and direction.
Gravenberch. What a player 🔥 he is engine for Liverpool this season. Szobo underrated because he do dirty job for Liverpool. Love him when off the ball.
Great breakdown! I do have a slightly different view of the Chelsea game though. Out of possession, especially when liverpool had the ball in their own half. Chelsea employed a really good man marking system. While under Klopp, a lot of our ball progression came from the wide areas, under Slot we progress the ball more through the center. However, in this game Lavia and Caicedo were very good at man marking Gravenberch and Curtis this kind of forced us into playing far too many wayward long balls. While playing long is a good idea when playing against a high press, it doesn't work out that well when we don't have players aiming to win the second ball which was the case against Chelsea and why we struggled to keep a hold of the ball. I do think we struggle to progress the ball a bit against teams that can press high really well like Arsenal and Man City. Hopefully Slot figures something out for this Sunday, when Arsenal without a doubt will play with a vert aggressive press.
The Slot/Klopp question is the most interesting for me as a 20+ year Liverpool fan. I have to go with Slot. How many times did Klopp teams go down 1-0 early, but end up winning 3/4/5 to 1? Slot has spent his fist months addressing the teams biggest liability, pressing hard and getting burned by an athletic player on a quick break. He’s CLEARY told his guys essentially “bust ass back to defend if you want to play in my team”. Seeing Salah, Nunez (and Trent😮) SPRINTING full out to stop a counter has stuck out to me. There were essentially no new transfers in, and this is basically the same team Klopp had last season. It’s a fascinating experiment. I think the final product of the Slot system is still being implemented, and having sorted out defending we’ll see the creative part come together over the next few months. In summary, as great as Klopp was I am seeing signs that Slot can have a higher ceiling for his end product tactically, once fully implemented.
It took you only 10 games to make that assessment and conclusion? Wow. You must be a borderline genius because that's not a big enough sample size. The man hasn't even completed a full season yet and you're putting him above Klopp?! Who built every fibre of the team Slot manages by the way. Wow.
@@zingisamahlasela Thanks buddy, love you too. It’s not a declaration of fact, but an opinion. There’s only been 10-12 games so yeah 👍 that’s my sample size
This is pure, unadulterated recency bias and also lazily incomplete an assessment of Klopp. Most of all ungratefully lacking in appearanciation of not only Klopp peak years but the corrective transitionary era leading to those peak years. Do us all a favour.
i would agree, which is crazy but it makes sense - this liverpool squad is part of klopp's "liverpool 2.0" rebuild which brought in more technical midfielders and wanted to focus on playing more football. but as good a manager as klopp is, i think its undeniable that possession football was never his thing, and now we have a guy who has studied and coached possession football and done very well all his life in slot, so its a no brainer really. the only part which makes this hard is the klopp mentality and personality - you just knew with him we could play any kind of football and still grind out results and win games when it mattered. but right now i like what im seeing from slot personality wise, so its not a big enough reason to pick klopp.
It is still early days and title talk is extremely premature. But, but, could we be potentially seeing a change of guard with City facing 115 charges, Pep potentially, possibly, most likely leaving City at the end of this season and Slot carrying on the good work of Klopp and taking Liverpool to a period of dominance????? We have a real good mix of experienced trophy winners in Alison, Trent, VVD, Robertson and Salah. Not only them but Macallister is a world cup and Copa America winner. We have several players in their peak years or just coming in to their peak years and an abundance of young talent already with 1st team experience and waiting in the wings. We also have quality players out on loan with one in particular who I believe could be one of the best midfielders of his generation in Bacjetic. Hopefully he can rediscover his pre injury form. It's looking good for LFC for several years to come!
Imagine what Slot will do in years 3 and 4 if this is what he does in the first quarter of year 1? His slow style, after 9 years of insanity, sometimes has me chewing the tv remote watching us, but I am slowly getting used to it😂😂 So no, I wouldn't swap him out. I want to see what he is capable of once he builds HIS team after VVD and Mo finish. This season, I will be overjoyed with top 4 and maybe a cup final, but I may well raise my aim if we carry on like this.
He's got Trent to play Right Back! instead of going missing up the pitch and leaving a huge hole at right back for the center back and dm to try to cover which makes them look weak(and then you have people saying we need a RCB and "BETTER DM" when its not their fault. Its all caused by there not being any right back cos Trents gone wondering).. That is the major change. Its the main reason LFC conceded so few this season..
I'm a Liverpool fan and I haven't seen that attacking flair under Slot much at all and im wondering if they can do that if they really need to. I know we couldn't against Forest and we have struggled a few times in games to create much. I know our defence is a lot better but it seems to have affected our attack. But I do know its still a work in progress under Slot and all these International breaks aren't helping at all.
I have to say the Liverpool recruiting dept are really really world class. They'll get someone who you've never heard of before just because they've done proper research to see his compatibility. I've never heard of Arne Slot till he came to Anfield.
I was worried about Klopp leaving, But Arne Slot’s statistics are mind blowing… he’s a tactical genius… there’s a real togetherness about them, they seem so much more composed, methodical, and intelligent in their decision making in the final third, and our defence has been incredible… Konate, Gravenberch and Konate really understand each other and they all support each other… I’ve been noticing more mutual support at the back. Kelleher has been absolutely outstanding
But in all fairness Slot started with a brilliant, well disciplined team whereas Klopp started with a mediocre team in 8th place. So it was easier for Slot to be successful so early than it was for Klopp.
I think Slot still needs to sign another press resistant box to box midfielder to play with Gravenberch as a double pivot. Teams look to man-man press playing against Liverpool and it seems to be somewhat containing the true potential of Liverpool midfield.
I think the Klopp - Slot transition is a demonstration of the Liverpool's transformation to be a title contender. Klopp set the foundation for the intense-attacking football they are playing. Slot is fine-tuning the play with that foundation.
All their move are unpredictable. They confuse their opponents so much and when they wake up, ball is already gone away so fast to danger zone. Great playing by Liverpool.
Prime Klopp got to a champions league final with karuis, Lovren and co, then went on to get 97 points and win the champions league the next season, the following season got 99 points, won the league, super cup and club World Cup, Slot has had a good start, but don’t compare the two
I will always love Klopp for the passion and energy he infused his teams with, but I have to admit I am glad to see a bit less frantic, direct attacking and pressing and more defensive solidity and control-minded approach. Here's to hoping that it will result in fewer injuries and burnout toward the end of the season. Go on Slot's reds! YNWA!
Oh Jimbo. Love your work. Wouldn't swap right now no. The squad needed new guidance, ideas, inspiration etc. Just look at Curtis Jones for the Slot Effect
What I like about Slot is that we are not running around so much. I hated that we are sprinting everywhere because the injuries would just start and not stop. I like that we are positionally disciplined and finish our dinner. I love that.
Let us be patient and not heap too much expectations on Captain Arne Slot. He is doing great so far. But there is a long long way to go. Good Luck to my beloved Liverpool FC. Leipzig and Emirates it is a big week. Good Luck team.
With all due respect to Arne Slot, we were title contenders last year, and most years before under Klopp. We shit the bed on a treble (not THE treble, calm down) last year in the dying weeks of the competitions. Hopefully, the team can lock in and make it happen with more consistency under Slot.
Not at all Klopp is a God and a hero for Liverpool but with what Slot is doing we cant make that move . And though faced with two tough opponents he still needs to be tested a little more and with that Real Madrid game coming i think that is the best test for Arne Slot ❤
Liverpool are definitely up there. Hopefully they’ll win the premier league as a Spurs fan because if Man City win it again then it’s just a farmers league at this point imo. Slot’s doing an incredible job at Liverpool! Also, Salah’s been unbelievable so far this season!
Okay listen I’m a Liverpool supporter, but I’m also a realist, and I just can’t see us winning any major silverware this year. We’re currently lacking massive attacking depth if we were to lose either diaz or gakpo it’s shot. I just don’t think we can compare with teams like City and Madrid with massive depth and skill. If anything we may make a run for FA cup or EFL cup but I’m predicting a Round of 16 exit from ucl and either 3rd or 2nd in PL. I’m sorry I have ultimate faith always in my club but it’s just hard to deny what we’ve seen for the last 4 years. Make me eat my words please Slot.
I wish Klopp had stayed another few years, and I think he would have had tremendous success, but the transition to Slot has been excellent, and you can't argue with his success. We're now in the Slot era! ⚽️
Slot all day! They are now more reliable defensively than they ever were, under Klop. They don't tire as much and thus can sustain pressure for much longer than their opposition = Wins!!! :)
Everyone has super short memories, did everyone forget liverpool were in the title race last season? So why is everyone surprised they're up there again this season. It's the same squad that challenged last season
He just inherited Klopps well oiled squad. Once these players leave. He will have a hard time building a new team. I am a united fan and Klopp was different breed of coach. He knew what he was doing.
Thanks James, that's excellent and very informative. Perhaps you could have placed the mic a tat further as you were constantly popping the mic. It was quite disruptive and not a good listening experience. Thanks.
liverpool management does not get enough praise, to do a smooth transition from their legend trainer just like that is something other teams have been struggling with for years
Yes to win something,Clubs must have different flexible approach of strategy for different opponents accordingly. But this doesn't mean,it often works out. But am happy as Liverpool fan,we don't struggle with long transition period as it has been happening at man united since Ferguson has left
As a Liverpool fan i’d wait probably till Christmas to talk about us being a potential title contenders. We were on top of the table in January last season and still came 3rd so we never know but we are gonna have a Citypool title race again for sure Arsenal are gonna finish below Chelsea this season (not an unpopular opinion but a prediction)
Dude Klopp's Liverpool were top of the league the first half of last year and were favorites to win all the way till April. Klopp's Liverpool generated the highest XG in all 5 major European leagues, but at the expense of an open defense with fullback high up the field and Trent inverted. I prefer our defense this year. Let's wait till after the coming run of difficult games before making decisions but I love Slot so far, but his bench is weak so fingers crossed we don't get injuries like the ones Klopp had to deal with.
yes i would swap back klopp but the solution would be slot in as assistant instead of lijnders. the latter is super idealistic & wanted the side to play one single system/style evangelically, whereas slot is demonstrating pragmatism & tactical flexibility in his coaching. the fundamental principles have not shifted much but the team is finally willing to sit in shape in moments, bring numbers back into the box to get blocks in, and to not rely only on the otherworldly physicality of VVD+Konate to be ultra-attacking & ultra-high-line at every possible moment. that pragmatism & ability to adapt to the opponent will take Klopp's amazing foundations & elevate them
In all Honestly Rn I would prefer slot To Klopp because now I have a lower Chance of getting a Heart Attack because I am Worried We are Going to get countered and Concede,I prefer these Calmer and cooler Tactics
Well, Liverpool has been always considered a title contender on paper before the start of any of the previous 6 seasons. In the past 6 seasons, Liverpool finished 1 time 1st, 2 times 2nd (both times with a 1 point deficit), 2 times 3rd and 1 time 5th. And now Arne Slot has "made" Liverpool title contenders :)
Give the option to join and broadcast your own games youll make more than you get from broadcaster deals, youll reach a global audience easier... But i want my cut for this idea 💡
even as liverpool fans we didn't think of the title yet, but premier league has some other thoughts. give us a rest please, its been only 8 games. its only the first season for slot, we dont feel any pressure for title right now
Slot is also in a learning process, he has learned from all his games against Mourinho and Simeone what he did wrong and that ball possession is not always the answer.
Asmuch as I love Klopp, I wouldnt swap him in. Liverpool 2.0 needs this evolution & Slot is the man to lead it! I'm already quietlt anticipatiing a 1st season title win for us under his guidance!
Prime Klopp any day of the week. Even if Slot goes on to win 2 or more EPL, it would be no way close to what Klopp has done. Klopp lifted Liverpool from abyss. He was running out of energy and he himself left on a high note.
Lol you haven’t got a clue have you, all slot needs is 1 champions league and 1 premier league to match klopps legacy and he might just do it in his first season. Nobody cares about bringing our team up this is liverpool we’ve always been a big club. He only won us 1 ucl and 1 prem it wasn’t that special. Klopps football made us concede a lot of goals and made us lose league titles and made us get beat 5-2 to Real Madrid
@@sah_sook hahaha. I am so glad you came with your opinion. Did you know that Bob Paisley has won more trophies than Bill Shankly. But, it is Shankly's statue that is outside Kop. Shankly was a father figure and he shaped this club in 70s. Paisley who followed has built a much bigger trophy cabinet.. This isn't FIFA. Obviously, common sense and practicality isn't your strong skills.
Don't forget this is Klopps project this was all Klopp, Liverpool found a manager to continue what Klopp wanted to build and its worked out amazingly, Slot will have his time to build what he wants at Liverpool but any success Slot brings this year or in 2 years time will also be a part of Klopp
@@hundredpercentx No one is celebrating anything, but you are also daft if you think Liverpool will drop off like Spurs does. Different caliber of teams.
I am also a Liverpool fan and know best to never get carried away especially so early and only 1 point difference at the top between us and City who always tends to get the last laugh at the end of the season. I would love to know then what happened with the game against Nottingham forest which is why I don't follow the hype.
Liverpool were a special attacking breed under Klopp. What Slot has done is sacrificed a bit of attacking, for a better defence. That defence now is the best in the league 😅
8 games in mate don’t count your liver chickens too soon
@@jdmhbeats statistically he's right, sounds like you're a bit rattled and salty tbh
@@jdmhbeats liver chickens? We have liver birds you mean. Not even a real thing. Wth is wrong with you fellow 😅
@@kloppsippingvarsenaltears2789 8 games in, 30 to go. So yes, it is a bit too soon to say that. The only rattled comment here is yours mate because you can't take that someone disagreed with such sweeping statement after just 8 games.
@@Callhouse what's a bit too soon to say? That Liverpool have the best defence this season? Give your head a wobble
Blows my mind that the actual Premier League RUclips account can't play clips of their own games 🤯🤯🤯
Because the licensing rights belong to Sky and TNT, and other various companies.
@@user-OfficialMiles4602 so how did they just show Salah scoring? just asking.
That footage was not recorded by Sky. It was from another camera/spectator
@user-OfficialMiles4602 not only is it that, this video is available in multiple other countries with their own pl rights owners. So they don't show clips to avoid getting sued
Bcos money
As a Liverpool fan, I'll only be excited about our chances as title contenders if we are top of the league with 4 points ahead on match day 37. After last season's capitulations and the other years we fell short by just a point or two, I know better to be excited this early on.
This is the best point ever!!! You know your football
@@thefirst8482 yes. We need to be realists.
Exactly
Especially with how City are currently breathing on Liverpool's neck only 1 point behind them
@@Anomaly27 yes, until Pep leaves, which I hope it is after this season, City will always compete even when they're not in top form or are laden with injuries like they're this season.
As a long-time fan, I'm glad to see a significant change in playing style from the Klopp era. Anyone could tell that the energetic and emotional style took a great chunk out of the players who must now find that they are using their eyes/brains much more than their hearts/legs. Slot's ability to solve most problems (except the game vs Forest) during the game itself through the closest player to the touch line (either number 6s) surpasses the Klopp-Lijnders-Krawietz axis that brought Liverpool so much joy in recent years, but at the expense of energy. The players were burnt out in the last season and a half and that led to declining performances, and a burnt-out Klopp as well. Having known Slot's tactical acumen being trained from his earliest playing days suggests that he is the real deal in the tactical sense. The players have also enjoyed the detailed instructions he gives to them, particularly the "dirty work" that Szoboslai has to do in his multiple roles, just short of perfection by not scoring too many goals. Please keep our 3 biggest players for another few years and success will come back. Walk on. Walk on with hope in your heart. The next trophy is within Slot's reach.
Great post.
great take.
Liverpool need to pay Mo Salah and keep him even just for legendary status. He is Gerrard equivalent just that he is brown, with a beard and muslim.
Hell no as much as I love klopp it was time for a change last season you could see him on the touchline just drained and out of his game.
Slot's done an absolute revelation with this Liverpool side and I'm confident we're gonna win trophies with this man not to mention the defensive stability he added which I never saw us having with klopp
Spot on and i never thought i’d say this but im actually glad we have slot right now and i wouldn’t swap him for Klopp atleast not the klopp of last season, not just the energy thing but think how many games went down to the last minute then we got a late winner, under slot every game we’ve won we’ve been winning by like the 60/70th minute so we can relax for the end, apart from forest of course, and in most cases we’re a goal or two up at half time so we can just enjoy the second half stress free
2019/20 when we won the league.
It's a time for everything. It is healthy to change manager after 8 years. Look at post Fergie era
Agree 100%. On a more selfish note it was exhausting (but often also exhilarating) to follow Klopp's Liverpool. I needed a break and I love the calmness of Slot's Liverpool
Slot is doing well, but Klopp was a victim of circumstances last season. I think VVD in particular was not at his best, that's why teams used to score first and then they had to play catch up. Slot is benefiting from the fact that VVD needs to show up week in week out because of his contract situation.
Great video. Gave a real understanding of how what can sometimes look a little boring is actually tactical genius. I'm loving Slotball so far.
Title contenders after 8 games? I'm a Liverpool fan but think it's too early to make that assumption. If they can carry this form into the next year then we can start talking about the title. However, can't deny Slot has had a brilliant start.
Agreed. Really excited but also so early, and you know Man City is going to only lose 3/4 times maximum. YNWA
Do you not understand how football works? 8 games is a lot of games already, that’s 2 and a half months of premier league football and they’re top of the league
@@sah_sook it’s not even a quarter of the season yet. Hold your horses champ
They’re definitely contenders but I’m still not convinced they’ll win.
EXACTLY with the depth we have , target is still top 4
Gravenberch's heat map tells you alot about his favourite zone as an #8. Saw him occupy that zone during the internationals when he was deployed as an hybrid 8
We need more videos like this for the fan to understand how important our players is. People do not realize how good is players like Jones or Szoboszlai. Their always have huge impacts on the pitch, but fans keep blaming them day in day out just because of some unsuccessful passes or mistakes. Not just Liverpool fans, but fans of every teams. They have to respect their team's players more.
Slot is doing a great job, he has actually made Liverpool more direct when going forward, there are lesser back passes with him...
Loved seeing Curtis expressing himself, he deserves recognition & a solid run of starts.
One thing that is different from previous season is not everytime attackers are the one scoring goals
Midfield is more solid and didn't give away goals
Let's see✨
Liverpool are looking fantastic. We were a solid team. With Arne, we become an unstoppable team. Awesome to watch.
Can i just say thank you premier league for giving James Allcot on board for these videos, honestly been a massive fan of his, best analysis on youtube and everyone should check out his podcast - the ripple effect. I hope there's more to come for James working with the premier league.
Congrats to JLA for getting your video posted on the Premier League youtube account! Great work, love your videos, love this little collaboration. Love it!
James Allcot working directly with the premier league!! fair play james.
Top analysis as always, James.
We only move forwards.
Klopp did everything for him. Seriously respect klopp who rebuilt Liverpools midfield for him
Exactly. He’s taken Klopp team and actually made it worse. We lucky we are getting good results. We could have dropped points in a few games.
Liverpool fan here, I won't swap Klopp in, because he want to rest and has more time with his family. I love him enough to understand and let he does what he want.
He's back in work.
@@stevenclark1973 Not till January
@@olliered9924 and major differences of requirements, lets be honest he's probably taken a plum show up a couple times a week for a fat check type job. we all know he could go coach any club he wanted to. there's a reason he chose this weird symbolic role and it rhymes with shmoney
He is an incredible manager, transforming a title challenging side into title contenders. Well done.
I will tell this one more time , the thunder shock that goes trough all what loves Feyenoord when Arne Slot announcing he had signed the contract at Liverpool We all know in Rotterdam what that means for us but also what that was meaning for Liverpool ! I can only speak for myself but I knew that Liverpool would be title candidate nr 1.
What I know about our former coach is that when he starts a mission he do everything for his boys to become the best of the best to become champions and complete the mission positively.
It’s hard too explain what he does but everything what he says about a game will exactly happens in the game I heard that from many players under slot , believe me you have more than gold and Liverpool is blessed with him you’ll see. Greetings from Rotterdam
What you can simply notice without deep analysis is Liverpool played more efficient while being less aggressive for 90 minutes compare to last season, that means players less likely get injured and the fact that Slot stick to his starting eleven, Jota finally get the trust he deserves, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Konate, Macca, even TAA are improved under Slot.
My thoughts exactly. More reliable, less stress, less injuries!
Szoboszlai this season in general has been underwhelming when it comes to decision making and just all round play but his movement to make space for others is something u don’t really notice but he does it a lot, him being comfortable on the wing is a great asset cus idk how many times a game when salah gets the ball he makes that run in behind the fullback so salah can either play it to him or salah can drive into that right attacking mid position where he can play one of his cute passes or have a strike. Dom does need to work on his decision making because he’s so so talented and has the potential to be the next KDB but he needs to be consistent
mcallister is class player. His passing range and reading of game was very very important for the world cup
Playing Gravenberch as a number 6 is a virtuoso move… its the master stroke
Slot have improved Gravenberch by turning into one of the best DM in the league, Lucho now a scoring machine, Trent in his defending, and Nunez in his composure. All without any major new signings. Proper coach
Conngrats to you!
James Lawrence Allcott, this is Huge mate.
Keep up the good work.
Allcott at his best for sure
Klopp is a legend and one of the best managers in the world. I think the change to Slot has been amazing and think tactically the change is write for Liverpool and maybe was time to change playing style so don’t think I would change Slot for Klopp at this stage. We can’t forget that Klopp setup a team to move forward full of class and quality and maybe would have adapted his playing style but he left it in such a good shape that Slot is able to be on this position and mould the team for a new era and direction.
we look defensively stable now, Slot is a top manager and has definitely worked wonders, great analysis james
Gravenberch. What a player 🔥 he is engine for Liverpool this season. Szobo underrated because he do dirty job for Liverpool. Love him when off the ball.
Great breakdown! I do have a slightly different view of the Chelsea game though. Out of possession, especially when liverpool had the ball in their own half. Chelsea employed a really good man marking system. While under Klopp, a lot of our ball progression came from the wide areas, under Slot we progress the ball more through the center. However, in this game Lavia and Caicedo were very good at man marking Gravenberch and Curtis this kind of forced us into playing far too many wayward long balls. While playing long is a good idea when playing against a high press, it doesn't work out that well when we don't have players aiming to win the second ball which was the case against Chelsea and why we struggled to keep a hold of the ball. I do think we struggle to progress the ball a bit against teams that can press high really well like Arsenal and Man City. Hopefully Slot figures something out for this Sunday, when Arsenal without a doubt will play with a vert aggressive press.
Great video James, well done
James onto big things this year congrats on the growth lad
I’m enjoying scanning through the comments identifying the fellow moist slugs, superb analysis and insight James 👏🏼
Alcott playing with the big boys😮
The Slot/Klopp question is the most interesting for me as a 20+ year Liverpool fan. I have to go with Slot. How many times did Klopp teams go down 1-0 early, but end up winning 3/4/5 to 1?
Slot has spent his fist months addressing the teams biggest liability, pressing hard and getting burned by an athletic player on a quick break.
He’s CLEARY told his guys essentially “bust ass back to defend if you want to play in my team”. Seeing Salah, Nunez (and Trent😮) SPRINTING full out to stop a counter has stuck out to me.
There were essentially no new transfers in, and this is basically the same team Klopp had last season. It’s a fascinating experiment. I think the final product of the Slot system is still being implemented, and having sorted out defending we’ll see the creative part come together over the next few months.
In summary, as great as Klopp was I am seeing signs that Slot can have a higher ceiling for his end product tactically, once fully implemented.
It took you only 10 games to make that assessment and conclusion? Wow. You must be a borderline genius because that's not a big enough sample size. The man hasn't even completed a full season yet and you're putting him above Klopp?! Who built every fibre of the team Slot manages by the way. Wow.
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Thanks buddy, love you too. It’s not a declaration of fact, but an opinion. There’s only been 10-12 games so yeah 👍 that’s my sample size
This is pure, unadulterated recency bias and also lazily incomplete an assessment of Klopp. Most of all ungratefully lacking in appearanciation of not only Klopp peak years but the corrective transitionary era leading to those peak years.
Do us all a favour.
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i would agree, which is crazy but it makes sense - this liverpool squad is part of klopp's "liverpool 2.0" rebuild which brought in more technical midfielders and wanted to focus on playing more football. but as good a manager as klopp is, i think its undeniable that possession football was never his thing, and now we have a guy who has studied and coached possession football and done very well all his life in slot, so its a no brainer really.
the only part which makes this hard is the klopp mentality and personality - you just knew with him we could play any kind of football and still grind out results and win games when it mattered. but right now i like what im seeing from slot personality wise, so its not a big enough reason to pick klopp.
5:31 yet some people still say Salah isnt world class
It is still early days and title talk is extremely premature. But, but, could we be potentially seeing a change of guard with City facing 115 charges, Pep potentially, possibly, most likely leaving City at the end of this season and Slot carrying on the good work of Klopp and taking Liverpool to a period of dominance?????
We have a real good mix of experienced trophy winners in Alison, Trent, VVD, Robertson and Salah. Not only them but Macallister is a world cup and Copa America winner.
We have several players in their peak years or just coming in to their peak years and an abundance of young talent already with 1st team experience and waiting in the wings. We also have quality players out on loan with one in particular who I believe could be one of the best midfielders of his generation in Bacjetic. Hopefully he can rediscover his pre injury form.
It's looking good for LFC for several years to come!
I wouldn't swap just because of the excitement of something different in the expectations.
Imagine what Slot will do in years 3 and 4 if this is what he does in the first quarter of year 1?
His slow style, after 9 years of insanity, sometimes has me chewing the tv remote watching us, but I am slowly getting used to it😂😂
So no, I wouldn't swap him out. I want to see what he is capable of once he builds HIS team after VVD and Mo finish.
This season, I will be overjoyed with top 4 and maybe a cup final, but I may well raise my aim if we carry on like this.
He's got Trent to play Right Back! instead of going missing up the pitch and leaving a huge hole at right back for the center back and dm to try to cover which makes them look weak(and then you have people saying we need a RCB and "BETTER DM" when its not their fault. Its all caused by there not being any right back cos Trents gone wondering).. That is the major change. Its the main reason LFC conceded so few this season..
I'm a Liverpool fan and I haven't seen that attacking flair under Slot much at all and im wondering if they can do that if they really need to. I know we couldn't against Forest and we have struggled a few times in games to create much. I know our defence is a lot better but it seems to have affected our attack. But I do know its still a work in progress under Slot and all these International breaks aren't helping at all.
KLOPP!! (I appreciate that we have Slot though)
Well in James. Proud of u lad.
British media really likes to hype new players/managers mainly because it’s much more fun to drag them down from a greater height later.
I have to say the Liverpool recruiting dept are really really world class. They'll get someone who you've never heard of before just because they've done proper research to see his compatibility. I've never heard of Arne Slot till he came to Anfield.
I was worried about Klopp leaving, But Arne Slot’s statistics are mind blowing… he’s a tactical genius… there’s a real togetherness about them, they seem so much more composed, methodical, and intelligent in their decision making in the final third, and our defence has been incredible… Konate, Gravenberch and Konate really understand each other and they all support each other… I’ve been noticing more mutual support at the back. Kelleher has been absolutely outstanding
But in all fairness Slot started with a brilliant, well disciplined team whereas Klopp started with a mediocre team in 8th place. So it was easier for Slot to be successful so early than it was for Klopp.
True that mate, but once on top you have to stay on top. And I think the direction choose the proper manager for it!
I think Slot still needs to sign another press resistant box to box midfielder to play with Gravenberch as a double pivot. Teams look to man-man press playing against Liverpool and it seems to be somewhat containing the true potential of Liverpool midfield.
I think the Klopp - Slot transition is a demonstration of the Liverpool's transformation to be a title contender.
Klopp set the foundation for the intense-attacking football they are playing. Slot is fine-tuning the play with that foundation.
All their move are unpredictable. They confuse their opponents so much and when they wake up, ball is already gone away so fast to danger zone. Great playing by Liverpool.
Gravenberch is incredible this season
Good stuff! Nice work!
Prime Klopp got to a champions league final with karuis, Lovren and co, then went on to get 97 points and win the champions league the next season, the following season got 99 points, won the league, super cup and club World Cup, Slot has had a good start, but don’t compare the two
Everyone agrees how good Klopp is, praising Slot isn’t discrediting Jurgen’s work.
Can't really argue with that 👏
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Good show lad respect from Dublin Ireland
I will always love Klopp for the passion and energy he infused his teams with, but I have to admit I am glad to see a bit less frantic, direct attacking and pressing and more defensive solidity and control-minded approach. Here's to hoping that it will result in fewer injuries and burnout toward the end of the season. Go on Slot's reds! YNWA!
Oh Jimbo. Love your work. Wouldn't swap right now no. The squad needed new guidance, ideas, inspiration etc. Just look at Curtis Jones for the Slot Effect
What I like about Slot is that we are not running around so much. I hated that we are sprinting everywhere because the injuries would just start and not stop.
I like that we are positionally disciplined and finish our dinner. I love that.
Let us be patient and not heap too much expectations on Captain Arne Slot. He is doing great so far. But there is a long long way to go. Good Luck to my beloved Liverpool FC. Leipzig and Emirates it is a big week. Good Luck team.
With all due respect to Arne Slot, we were title contenders last year, and most years before under Klopp. We shit the bed on a treble (not THE treble, calm down) last year in the dying weeks of the competitions. Hopefully, the team can lock in and make it happen with more consistency under Slot.
After a carefully and wonderfully crafted analysis, you've ended it with a ridiculous question that Liverpool fans would hate to answer
Not at all
Klopp is a God and a hero for Liverpool but with what Slot is doing we cant make that move .
And though faced with two tough opponents he still needs to be tested a little more and with that Real Madrid game coming i think that is the best test for Arne Slot ❤
Liverpool are definitely up there. Hopefully they’ll win the premier league as a Spurs fan because if Man City win it again then it’s just a farmers league at this point imo. Slot’s doing an incredible job at Liverpool! Also, Salah’s been unbelievable so far this season!
Okay listen I’m a Liverpool supporter, but I’m also a realist, and I just can’t see us winning any major silverware this year. We’re currently lacking massive attacking depth if we were to lose either diaz or gakpo it’s shot. I just don’t think we can compare with teams like City and Madrid with massive depth and skill. If anything we may make a run for FA cup or EFL cup but I’m predicting a Round of 16 exit from ucl and either 3rd or 2nd in PL. I’m sorry I have ultimate faith always in my club but it’s just hard to deny what we’ve seen for the last 4 years. Make me eat my words please Slot.
I wish Klopp had stayed another few years, and I think he would have had tremendous success, but the transition to Slot has been excellent, and you can't argue with his success. We're now in the Slot era! ⚽️
Great analysis, thank you. 👍
Slot all day! They are now more reliable defensively than they ever were, under Klop. They don't tire as much and thus can sustain pressure for much longer than their opposition = Wins!!! :)
as much as I die for Kloop,,,at the moment I'm good with Slot as my Liverpool manager ,,,YNWA ❤
Everyone has super short memories, did everyone forget liverpool were in the title race last season? So why is everyone surprised they're up there again this season. It's the same squad that challenged last season
He just inherited Klopps well oiled squad. Once these players leave. He will have a hard time building a new team. I am a united fan and Klopp was different breed of coach. He knew what he was doing.
Thanks James, that's excellent and very informative. Perhaps you could have placed the mic a tat further as you were constantly popping the mic. It was quite disruptive and not a good listening experience. Thanks.
i will rate Klopp as my all time favorite manager, he has built a CLUB for slot to take over! But Slot is a technical genius...
Arne Slot, Calm Genius Coach, YNWA❤❤❤
Feyenoord fan here, not surprised
liverpool management does not get enough praise, to do a smooth transition from their legend trainer just like that is something other teams have been struggling with for years
Would be good with heat maps etc to show the direction the team is playing. Wouldn’t know which way the team was playing without James saying so
The backline foundation is solid for sure
They are ruthless
They are favourites
Yes to win something,Clubs must have different flexible approach of strategy for different opponents accordingly. But this doesn't mean,it often works out. But am happy as Liverpool fan,we don't struggle with long transition period as it has been happening at man united since Ferguson has left
As a Liverpool fan i’d wait probably till Christmas to talk about us being a potential title contenders. We were on top of the table in January last season and still came 3rd so we never know but we are gonna have a Citypool title race again for sure Arsenal are gonna finish below Chelsea this season (not an unpopular opinion but a prediction)
I'm a Liverpool fan. But it's only 8 games. He also said that. We'll know if we are in the run after these up coming six games
I thought they'd ripped off a JLA thumbnail and video style!! Big up Jim ❤️
Dude Klopp's Liverpool were top of the league the first half of last year and were favorites to win all the way till April. Klopp's Liverpool generated the highest XG in all 5 major European leagues, but at the expense of an open defense with fullback high up the field and Trent inverted. I prefer our defense this year. Let's wait till after the coming run of difficult games before making decisions but I love Slot so far, but his bench is weak so fingers crossed we don't get injuries like the ones Klopp had to deal with.
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yes i would swap back klopp but the solution would be slot in as assistant instead of lijnders. the latter is super idealistic & wanted the side to play one single system/style evangelically, whereas slot is demonstrating pragmatism & tactical flexibility in his coaching. the fundamental principles have not shifted much but the team is finally willing to sit in shape in moments, bring numbers back into the box to get blocks in, and to not rely only on the otherworldly physicality of VVD+Konate to be ultra-attacking & ultra-high-line at every possible moment. that pragmatism & ability to adapt to the opponent will take Klopp's amazing foundations & elevate them
I'd really like to see the analysis of how Liverpool dealt with Palmer. He looked like he was being severely restricted!
Bro's exposing my club's tactics 💀
In all Honestly Rn I would prefer slot To Klopp because now I have a lower Chance of getting a Heart Attack because I am Worried We are Going to get countered and Concede,I prefer these Calmer and cooler Tactics
Well, Liverpool has been always considered a title contender on paper before the start of any of the previous 6 seasons. In the past 6 seasons, Liverpool finished 1 time 1st, 2 times 2nd (both times with a 1 point deficit), 2 times 3rd and 1 time 5th. And now Arne Slot has "made" Liverpool title contenders :)
Klopp for slot - in a heartbeat!
Give the option to join and broadcast your own games youll make more than you get from broadcaster deals, youll reach a global audience easier... But i want my cut for this idea 💡
I like this kind of content
even as liverpool fans we didn't think of the title yet, but premier league has some other thoughts. give us a rest please, its been only 8 games. its only the first season for slot, we dont feel any pressure for title right now
Slot is also in a learning process, he has learned from all his games against Mourinho and Simeone what he did wrong and that ball possession is not always the answer.
Asmuch as I love Klopp, I wouldnt swap him in. Liverpool 2.0 needs this evolution & Slot is the man to lead it! I'm already quietlt anticipatiing a 1st season title win for us under his guidance!
🤣🤣🤣 Delusional
Prime Klopp any day of the week. Even if Slot goes on to win 2 or more EPL, it would be no way close to what Klopp has done. Klopp lifted Liverpool from abyss. He was running out of energy and he himself left on a high note.
Lol you haven’t got a clue have you, all slot needs is 1 champions league and 1 premier league to match klopps legacy and he might just do it in his first season. Nobody cares about bringing our team up this is liverpool we’ve always been a big club. He only won us 1 ucl and 1 prem it wasn’t that special. Klopps football made us concede a lot of goals and made us lose league titles and made us get beat 5-2 to Real Madrid
@@sah_sook hahaha. I am so glad you came with your opinion. Did you know that Bob Paisley has won more trophies than Bill Shankly. But, it is Shankly's statue that is outside Kop. Shankly was a father figure and he shaped this club in 70s. Paisley who followed has built a much bigger trophy cabinet.. This isn't FIFA. Obviously, common sense and practicality isn't your strong skills.
Don't forget this is Klopps project this was all Klopp, Liverpool found a manager to continue what Klopp wanted to build and its worked out amazingly, Slot will have his time to build what he wants at Liverpool but any success Slot brings this year or in 2 years time will also be a part of Klopp
Agree people forget how exhausting his job was.
@@sah_sook I’m a Liverpool fan but what makes you think we’re winning the premier league and champions league this season. Cmon man
Definitely wouldn’t swap as a Liverpool fan, Klopp was burnt out and wanted a break, this is Slot’s time to shine
Reminds of when Spurs won the league in November. Title contenders? they've had 8 games. It's just a strong start.
Spurs. 😂
You seriously just compared Liverpool to Spurs?😂😂
@@mohdfazril5824 I compared the celebrations after 8-12 games, yes :)
@@hundredpercentx No one is celebrating anything, but you are also daft if you think Liverpool will drop off like Spurs does. Different caliber of teams.
@@mohdfazril5824 They dropped off even under klopp for 60% of their seasons
I am also a Liverpool fan and know best to never get carried away especially so early and only 1 point difference at the top between us and City who always tends to get the last laugh at the end of the season. I would love to know then what happened with the game against Nottingham forest which is why I don't follow the hype.