After watching the replays of the first round of premier league matches between promoted Fulham and Liverpool, it felt like both teams had played their own quality.
1. In the first 60 minutes of the whole game, Fulham was controlling the rhythm of the game, and the high-rhythm scrambling, high-intensity confrontation, and technical support under the feet made Fulham play like a strong team. Liverpool, on the other hand, feel a bit blindfolded. The ball doesn't come out, and the organization doesn't shine.
2. One of the new players in Fulham is his striker Pereira, who plays for Manchester United and was sold to Fulham this year. In the standard 442 formation, Pereira performed quite brilliantly, whether it was with the ball or the passing combination, they showed their very strong personal ability. This kind of player, why should Manchester United sell it?
3, Fulham's big center Midnovic is simply the thigh of the team. After the first goal was received by a teammate's under-the-bottom cross on the right, he jumped at the back of the goal and pressed Arnold into the goal, which was very difficult, whether it was the awareness of grabbing the point or the technical requirements of the header. The second penalty, also in the penalty area, was swept away from the left and right of van Dijk to get a penalty opportunity, and the main penalty hit.
4. Klopp's coaching is still very stable, falling behind twice, especially Thiago replaced Elliott after the injury and replaced Firmino with new signing Nunez, and after 60 minutes, Liverpool's attacking organization has changed significantly. Nunos' two heel shots in front of goal and a goal were an affirmation of his personal ability. The attacking opportunities he gets on the pitch are unmatched when Firmino is on the pitch. His presence on the pitch also gave Salah a chance to grab a point and score.
Throughout the game, Liverpool's pre-match preparation was not very sufficient, and the competitive state shown by Fulham was a bit blind. The two-point deficit is the best proof, but Klopp's response is still more timely and in place. Several consecutive substitutions in the second half have achieved relatively good results.
Fulham this team can not be underestimated, can not get a place in the Champions League this year, it will be a spoiler.
Pictured: Mitnovic, Pereira, Núñez
