very iinteresting article.
ni dhahiri watu wengi sasa wameshagundua Klopp kaamua kuacha
utoto wa last 3 seasons na sasa macho yote ni kubeba makombe kwa kwenda mbele.
read on...
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Opinion: This season we face new, 'pragmatic' Liverpool. Which explains the incredible start
Liverpool are different compared to their previous season. Their perfect start is marked by growing pragmatism which is, perhaps, the key factor for winning trophies.
"This Is Anfield"'s Henry Jackson insists the Reds pragmatism should not be confused with under-performing.
"The 2-1 win at Tottenham ended up being a scoreline that flattered the hosts, with Jurgen Klopp‘s side easily the better team in surprisingly one-sided fashion. Despite another significant result further enhancing their title credentials, a recurring narrative continues to do the rounds.
"Liverpool had again apparently failed to hit top gear, not hitting the attacking heights of last season, and are seemingly still easing their way into the league campaign. Indeed, Klopp himself has detailed more than once how his side can improve despite the impressive start to the campaign."
Title-Winning Pragmatism
"Liverpool were mesmerising for much of 2017/18, earning a new legion of admirers for their fearless attacking play and preference for not shutting up shop.
There was almost a child-like innocence to their approach in a lot of matches, although that is not to diminish Klopp’s achievements in what is a complex style of play.
"The Reds were the team neutral fans would admire and want to watch, with goals often capable of flying in at either end and entertainment never far away. Such was the breathtaking nature of the football, particularly on the road to the Champions League final, expectations have risen this season.
"While we are yet to see Liverpool fully click in attack, that’s not to say they haven’t been highly impressive as a unit this season. This is a Liverpool we haven’t yet consistently seen under Klopp;
a Liverpool capable of dictating matches through defensive nous and midfield dominance, with less chaos thrown in."
Title-Winning Signs
"To have won every game, including three tough away matches, is a great effort, especially when you take into account some of the attacking wastefulness on show. The fact that Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino still have improvements to make, as well as Naby Keita, suggests the Reds are only just getting started in that area.
"For instance, the 10 shots on target Liverpool managed against Spurs was the most the north Londoners have ever conceded at home under Mauricio Pochettino, and the most by an away team in a ‘top six’ clash in three years. Had the finishing been more ruthless we would have witnessed a cricket score.
"Seeing Liverpool consistently win matches in a new manner has been heartwarming, and anyone trying to accuse their start of being fortunate or substandard is only thinking about the attack. They have not look too troubled in any game to date, give or take the odd brief spell of danger, and they fully deserve maximum points.
"With each passing week, they look increasingly like potential champions – just wait until that end product has been sharpened up