{"id":4219,"date":"2026-09-13T03:55:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T19:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krzys.tw\/?p=4219"},"modified":"2026-09-13T03:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T19:55:42","slug":"%e5%88%a9%e7%89%a9%e6%b5%a6%e8%8b%b1%e8%b6%85%e9%96%8b%e5%b1%80-1-%e5%8b%9d-3-%e5%92%8c%e5%89%96%e6%9e%90%ef%bc%9awirtz-%e8%88%87-isak-%e9%99%b7%e5%85%a5%e5%ad%a4%e7%ab%8b%ef%bc%8c%e7%b4%85%e8%bb%8d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krzys.tw\/en\/4219\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool&#039;s Premier League start with 1 win and 3 draws: Wirtz and Isak isolated, highlighting concerns about the Reds&#039; lack of a cohesive system."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4221\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/krzys.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo-output-3.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#039;s wrong with Liverpool lately? Behind the 0-0 draw against Fulham: Iraola&#039;s &quot;disconnect crisis&quot; from their high-pressing strategy.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool&#039;s current problem is not that the players have suddenly lost their form, but that the whole team is going through an awkward and painful period of tactical transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Andoni Iraola took over, Liverpool have displayed a more aggressive high press and more potent counter-attacks, even defeating Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. However, after four rounds of the Premier League, Liverpool have only managed to deliver... <strong>1 win, 3 draws<\/strong> Their record is even worse; in the latest round, they were held to a 0-0 draw at home at Anfield by Fulham, who had suffered three consecutive defeats and conceded seven goals at the start of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is far more than just a case of &quot;bad luck.&quot; According to Opta&#039;s post-match data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Number of shots:<\/strong> Liverpool 14 times vs. Fulham 10 times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected goals (xG):<\/strong> Liverpool 1.13 vs. Fulham 0.71<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it weren&#039;t for Jacquet&#039;s crucial goal-line clearance and Alisson&#039;s numerous brilliant saves, Liverpool might have suffered a home defeat. This match thoroughly exposed the Reds&#039; three major structural weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weakness 1: Blocking the middle lane leads to a break in the supply line, and the powerful offensive group fights independently.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fulham manager \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa opted not to engage in an attacking battle with Liverpool, instead employing a tight midfield double pivot to shut down the central corridor. This formation directly struck at the heart of the Reds&#039; attack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key player&#039;s receiving of the ball is blocked:<\/strong> Florian Wirtz is unable to orchestrate attacks in the threatening &quot;half-space&quot;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrow lacks support:<\/strong> Alexander Isak was forced to frequently turn his back on the enemy, finding himself isolated and helpless.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Times noted in the post-match analysis that Liverpool&#039;s expensive attacking line &quot;lost their rhythm in attack.&quot; Disconnected passing and movement led to a surge in errors, forcing the team&#039;s attack into chaos \u2013 when short passes failed, the game quickly deteriorated into scattered high crosses, long-range shots, and inefficient individual plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with top attackers like Isak, Wirtz, Barcola, Gakpo, and Szoboszlai, Liverpool still resembles a &quot;collection of excellent players&quot; and has not yet been molded into a cohesive attacking system with consistent output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weakness 2: The pressure system is unbalanced, and the excessive gaps between defensive lines lead to a lack of physical exertion.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iraola favors high-intensity high pressing, but the team&#039;s coordination and chemistry are still lacking, resulting in a serious gap between offense and defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The distance between the two lines is lengthened:<\/strong> When the first line of pressure is neutralized by the opponent, a huge defensive vacuum will be exposed in the midfield and back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The center-backs are under immense pressure to track back:<\/strong> The two full-backs push forward significantly to participate in the attack. If the counter-pressing fails, the two center-backs are forced to defend against the opponent&#039;s fast break in the open space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alisson admitted after the game that the team had expended a lot of energy trying to press high up the pitch in the first half, but with little success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tactical blind spots:<\/strong> Pressing football requires complete synchronization of movement from everyone. If the timing of the runs and the defensive distance are not yet established, high-intensity pressing will only result in pure physical exhaustion and will not translate into regaining possession in the attacking third.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weakness 3: The chronic problem of being slow to warm up remains unresolved, and there is a lack of a contingency &quot;Plan B&quot;.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool&#039;s lack of focus at the start of matches is a long-standing issue. In the first two rounds of the new season against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, the team conceded the first goal in both games, forcing Iraola to publicly ask the players to improve their speed in getting into the game at the start of the match in early September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This concern is not solely caused by Iraola, but rather stems from an old problem inherited from the Arne Slot era \u2013 last season Liverpool conceded the first goal in as many as 22 matches across all competitions, and failed to come back in the vast majority of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of resilience in the face of tactical changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, the opponent suddenly switched to a 5-3-2 defensive formation at the start, allowing Liverpool to concede an early goal in the 17th minute. Although they eventually completed a 2-1 comeback, Iraola admitted after the match that he had not anticipated the opponent&#039;s tactical adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This demonstrates Liverpool&#039;s devastating power when &quot;Plan A&quot; (regular pressing and transition) is functioning smoothly, but their ability to break through becomes severely limited when opponents employ the following three countermeasures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sudden change in defensive formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberately slowing down the pace of the game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy troops were deployed to block the central passage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary: With no shortage of talent, Liverpool urgently needs to establish a solid tactical floor.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool has no shortage of talent, nor of top-class attackers; what they truly lack is &quot;tactical cohesion.&quot;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The backfield and midfield have not yet achieved a smooth transition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The passing rhythm between the midfield and the attacking third lacks synchronization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pressure tactics were aggressive, but the overall pace was disjointed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perfectly explains why Liverpool were able to defeat Atletico Madrid in a tough Champions League match, but were helpless against Fulham&#039;s low-block defense at home in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liverpool isn&#039;t without potential; rather, they haven&#039;t yet established a sufficiently stable defensive and offensive floor. 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