Liverpool: How can Arne Slott’s side fix their struggles against low blocks?

“last [way to break down low blocks] “It’s something like what we saw last week against Wolves, when Jeremy Frimpong had a magical moment with a quick one-on-one,” Slott continued.

“To create chances against a low block, you need speed and special individual moments to create a plus.”

In the simplest terms, overload is when one team has more players than the opponent in a given area.

Against a low block, the midfield is often crowded with defenses seeking to block any direct path to goal – so wide spaces are key.

In one-on-one situations, Frimpong can use his speed to get past his opponent, increasing Liverpool’s numbers on the wing.

This has another indirect effect – teams react by dropping their defense line closer to their goal.

This can open up space for the defence, often towards the edge of the penalty area, allowing more time to shoot under the least amount of pressure.

However, Frimpong went off in the fourth minute of Wednesday’s Champions League match against Karabakh with a muscle injury, and his electric pace will be difficult to replace.