by maguskwt » Sat Apr 16, 2016 1:52 am
Great points. I didn't like this aspect of our game. Even Clyne, who use to be solid defensively is being caught out of position. He was skinned by Reus time and time again, especially their third goal. Our fullbacks were playing as wingbacks. That's why I couldn't even blame the CB's for the goals conceded. Maybe Klopp feels that (as yakka) the best form of defense is attack against BD, which to a certain extent is true. But I preferred him to employ a more counter attacking strategy similar to the 2nd leg against Man U. In the end BD did succumb to our attacks but at the start of the game, we didn't need to. They had to score. I would've preffered he started with Origi and Sturridge, both can devastating at the counter, and either Lucas or allen partnering Can. Credit goes to Klopp for winning the tie, obviously, but if I'm being entirely objective, he almost lost it for us in the first 20 mins or so with the team set up and strategy.