The Evolution of Risk in Liverpool’s Tactics

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From Jurgen Klopp’s heavy metal football to Arne Slot’s title win and the chaotic tactical unraveling that followed, Liverpool have had a wild few years.

After a frantic series of transfer moves left the squad without a clear identity, Andoni Iraola has been brought in to inject high-risk chaos back into Anfield.

But can his demanding hybrid press overcome the squad-building headaches left behind by Richard Hughes? Here is how Iraola is tackling the job on the pitch.

This video is sponsored by ‪@easportsfc

Written by Josh Williams, illustrated by Henry Cooke

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