but Edin Dzeko is one of my favorite strikers in Europe. I think this guy is in the same class as Suarez, Lewandowski, etc. Does everything, works hard, elevates those around him. He's a real danger man in this tie, and his partnership with Schick could give Liverpool some problems.
I think Roma is the better, more organized team here. If they can get out of Anfield with a draw or a 1-0 defeat I think they're in good shape.
They switched to a back 3 to defeat Barcelona, but Liverpool is more physical, and press unlike anything they saw with Barcelona. Also it is very limited the amount of times they have done it. They played a 4-3-3 for most of their games this season.
If I had to guess, and it's only a guess the aim to is trap Salah on the flanks and keep him out of the box, forcing either Mane or Firmino to beat them. BUT, Liverpool overlaps their fullbacks which is going to create an overload for Liverpool in this scenario. So we'll see I guess.
But that means nothing. Juventus outplayed Madrid for the first 65 minutes of their first leg game in Turin a couple of weeks ago and lost 0-3. so there you go.
Roma came out playing narrow and clogging the midfield. Liverpool going down the flanks now. Big time danger territory for Roma. I don't think they have the pace to keep up with Liverpool on the flanks for 90 minutes.
He, Strootman, Nainggolan, and Under have been poor in possession and invisible in defense. Roma needs a change of shape in the second half. Remove Under in favor of Schick, play a 5-3-2.
To clog the midfield and trap Salah. Liverpool adjusted in the first 20 minutes and started clearing the ball down the flanks and using the long ball. This made the clog midfield plan pointless. Roma has not adjusted yet.
The 3 man at the back tactic is puzzling to me as well. Liverpool presses like crazy people. It's bizarre to me why you'd play 3 at the back and try to keep the rest of the team with a high line. There's no outlets for the 3 at the back who are being pressed and closed down.
I see no reason to think Liverpool won't score again and possibly multiple times if Roma doesn't change it up in the 2nd half.
One of Barcelona's board members apparently implied that the board may not be happy with Ernesto Valverde, and that they may dismiss him after the season. That would be incredible considering the season they've had despite having their worst squad in a decade.
I think Roma is the better, more organized team here. If they can get out of Anfield with a draw or a 1-0 defeat I think they're in good shape.
If I had to guess, and it's only a guess the aim to is trap Salah on the flanks and keep him out of the box, forcing either Mane or Firmino to beat them. BUT, Liverpool overlaps their fullbacks which is going to create an overload for Liverpool in this scenario. So we'll see I guess.
Also, what a fucking shot by Salah. Inch perfect.
The 3 man at the back tactic is puzzling to me as well. Liverpool presses like crazy people. It's bizarre to me why you'd play 3 at the back and try to keep the rest of the team with a high line. There's no outlets for the 3 at the back who are being pressed and closed down.
I see no reason to think Liverpool won't score again and possibly multiple times if Roma doesn't change it up in the 2nd half.