Premier League: How Wolves Can Stop Liverpool’s Unbeaten Run
Force Liverpool out of their comfort zone
The Reds goalkeeper Alisson got an assist on a long pass to Mohamed Salah for their second goal against Manchester United last Sunday. Long balls from the back are something that Liverpool likes to use to start their attacks.
Per FBref.com, Liverpool is first in attempting long passes (over 25 yards), second in total completed long passes, and third in the percentage of completed long passes in the Premier League. They are third in the league in completions, attempts, and a completion percentage of passes of 5 to 25 yards, per FBref.com.
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Klopp’s quick-strike strategy uses long and medium passes from the back-line to start the attack. If teams utilize two forwards and back off anticipating the attack, then the Reds are more comfortable in making those passes.
Wolverhampton’s three forwards should make life less comfortable on their opponent’s back-line by disrupting them. Press, press, and press some more.
This may force Liverpool to play a less comfortable strategy of breaking teams down with short passes (under five yards). The league leaders are pedestrian when comes to the short passing game.
They are tenth in the Premier League in short pass completion percentage. Obviously, not something they are entirely comfortable with. Per understat.com, Liverpool are not as strong at converting goal chances while play is slowed down, than what they are when the pace quickens.
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If the Wolves follow these strategies will they win?
I have already called my shot that Southampton has a better chance of beating Liverpool coming up than anyone else. With that said, with these strategies and the fact they are playing at home, they have a better chance at winning than hoping for alien abductions or Jurgen Klopp becoming a monk.