Crap is obviously nonsense but there is a issue with the creativity side when they play together.
I see the same discussion in multiple threads between a lot of us so I'll finish up on this.
Klopp plays a 4-3-3. Often it shifts between that and a 4-2-3-1 or 4-2-4 depending on how the midfield 3 are setup.
That variation along with the intensity/pressing of the front 3 makes it a stunning game to watch.
To have that variation we need the players to be able to cover the 6,8 &10 positions.
Sometimes, like against Napoli, they play as 2 no 6s or 2 no 8s within the one game.
Unfortunately, without Ox or Keita there is no natural 10 and that is causing Firmino to drop deep.
Some teams haven't covered that and the team has steamrolled them.
Napoli covered it and the play broke down in the final 3rd.
If there is a position that needs to be exploited at the moment with City it's there,
but if we set up with 2 no 8s and Firmino is blocked/covered it'll be a long game.
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