Five reasons Jurgen Klopp dropped the ball this season

#2 No ‘plan B’

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) — Klopp’s team doesn’t have a Plan B when opposition defences sit deep

During the first half of the season, Liverpool tormented each and every defence in the Premier League for fun but since the turn of the new year, it has been evident that the system is not working out properly. Their game and tactics have been figured out by the opposition, and opposition managers have pushed bodies to crowd inside the penalty area which causes Liverpool to retreat and built attacks again.

In the last one and half months, Liverpool have struggled to break down opponents but Klopp still persits with the same system week in, week out. The Merseyside manager should have reverted to more direct tactics in order to bring the Reds out of their misery. It is a bit surprising to see Klopp being so adamant with his tactics.

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Snehanjan is a journalist at Sportskeeda covering European football news. A hardcore Liverpool fan for over two decades, he has been covering the game since the past 8 years and always strives to give readers relevant, accurate and credible content.

Snehanjan developed an interest in football at a very young age, thanks to his father watching football on TV. His favorite player is club legend Steven Gerrard and his favorite manager is another legend in Jurgen Klopp. The ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ i.e., Liverpool beating AC Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final left an indelible mark on him. He believes that Liverpool is a family unlike other top clubs, which sets them apart.

Snehanjan also follows Indian Super League and the I-League, although the latter is closer to his heart. If he could change a rule in football, it would be VAR not pointing out mistakes of on-field officials unless they are clear and obvious errors. Outside the football world, Snehanjan likes to explore the various genres of music and watch movies and shows on OTT. He’s also a car enthusiast and likes to follow the automobile world.

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