It seems Liverpool’s style of attack is in the early stages of an evolution. Little more than a year ago, the identity of the front three players was largely set in stone, with cross providing full-backs key for chance creation.
Subtle shifts have since occurred. Trent Alexander-Arnold now pops up in central areas far more often, to the extent he was the Premier League’s through ball king last season. He will have a traditional centre-forward to find with them now too, with Darwin Nunez having joined from Benfica.
There was evidence of how the Uruguayan can thrive upon such passes in the Community Shield. Jordan Henderson played a through ball to Nunez for a clear-cut chance, though Ederson was equal to his shot. While Trent can undoubtedly provide high quality opportunities centrally, adding some serious creative talent to the midfield could be another major step forward.
