In the recent Premier League match, Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Arsenal undoubtedly sparked heated discussions. As a footballer, I have some opinions and feelings, especially about Liverpool's performance this season.
First, we have to talk about Liverpool's forward line. Carragher's point makes a lot of senseLiverpool's front three, Gakpo, Diaz and Nunez, does not feel quite right. Gakpo has been in the team for almost a year, and although there are bright spots, it is obviously not stable enough. Diaz seems to have lost his former edge since suffering a knee injury, and Nunez's substitution, although occasionally flashing, is not enough to solidify his main position.
This is in stark contrast to Liverpool's previous forward pairing, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. At that time, the trident was stable and tacit, and they could be seen in almost every game. Liverpool's forward line seems to be a bit disorganized right now, especially with Nunez, Gakpo and Diaz, and it's hard to find the consistency and consistency that we used to have. The only bright spot, Mohamed Salah, also seems to have failed to completely save the team.
Then there's the use of strikers by coach Jurgen Klopp, mentioned by Neville. There doesn't seem to be a set pattern to his adjustments, which may have contributed to the instability of the team's forward line. In the past, Liverpool, you could clearly know who would play in the next game, but now, this kind of ** has become difficult.
On the other hand, Arsenal have shown a lot of competitiveness. Carragher's analysis gets to the point: Saliba, Gabriel and Rice are impressive. They have shown consistency and tenacity against the likes of Liverpool and Villa. Despite only one point, their performance was commendable. When it comes to title contention, I'm inclined to like Arsenal.
All in all, Liverpool's performance this season is indeed a bit worrying. They will need to make smarter decisions in the transfer market and perhaps adjust their tactical and forward combinations. As for Arsenal, their consistency and team spirit are impressive, and the future is worth looking forward to.
As a player, I understand that every team goes through ups and downs. But for the fans, they always want to see the best. Hopefully Liverpool can get back to form as soon as possible and become the favourites again, while Arsenal can continue their momentum and bring us more exciting games.