5 mistakes Jurgen Klopp has made at Liverpool this season

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Jurgen Klopp has had a frustrating time with Liverpool this season

#2 Klopp‘s tactics

Klopp seems to be a one-trick pony with only his high-pressing style on offer
Klopp seems to be a one-trick pony with only his high-pressing style on offer

There is absolutely no doubt that Klopp has made Liverpool entertaining to watch. They play with a certain kind of swagger which is exciting; but can Liverpool win the league, or for that matter, any kind of silverware with this style? Well, the answer to this question is a resounding No.

Klopp's tactics were found wanting in the recent defeats to Leicester City in the EFL Cup and in the Premier League to Manchester City. Both teams exploited the pockets of space which are created due to Liverpool's tendency to press high up the pitch.

It could be argued, that Liverpool were reduced to 10 men against Manchester City, but instead of holding the play up and defending deep, Liverpool continued to press high and were duly punished by City.

It seems, Klopp‘s Liverpool just know to play one-way all the time, and their inability to grind out results in difficult times and see off games raises a lot of question about Klopp's tactics and his coaching style.

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Edited by Aakanksh Sanketh
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