Although Liverpool’s tactics have remained broadly similar throughout Jurgen Klopp’s (almost) seven years at the helm, it’s important that there have been subtle tweaks along the way to keep opposing teams on their toes.
In the early years the bulk of the responsibility for creating chances lay with the midfielders, with the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and James Milner topping the club’s key pass chart. The club then evolved into effectively having a front five, where the full-backs provided opportunities for three forwards while the midfield remained solid and provided cover.
The signing of Thiago Alcantara in 2020 added a little sparkle back to the centre of the pitch but Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson remain key components in how the Reds attack. The Scot has been given added impetus to perform thanks to the decent form of FA Cup shootout hero Kostas Tsimikas this season. For Trent, a tactical tweak has aided him in 2021/22 and the end-of-season stats show it worked better than anyone might have hoped.
