Liverpool's 70 million new signings succeed Salah? Can he activate parallel striker?
In the blink of an eye, Liverpool spent more than 100 million pounds to strengthen the midfield, Argentina international McAllister joined the team, and the talented "Hungarian Kaka" Sobosloy gave people more confidence in Liverpool's future.
And even this is not the end, Kevlaren Thuram and Lavia may also come to Anfield. Is Fenway really not bad for money? Will these operations be a precursor to Salah's departure?
01. Talent is significantly better than Mount: Pay attention to the problem of error control
a. Starting speed, dribbling and long-range shooting are advantages
Some believe that Liverpool's whistle triggered liquidated damages, and Sobosloy was taken because of the failure to buy Mason Mount. However, as can be seen from the comparative data, Sobosloy has performed better than the England international who has just joined Manchester United.
Especially in terms of talent, Sobosloy can surprise fans from time to time. His dribbling skills at his feet, his explosiveness at starting speed, and his unstoppable long-range world shots are the most exciting places.
As captain of the Hungarian national team, despite being only 22 years old, Sobosloy is already a qualified attacking starting point.
He has good dribbling skills at his feet and can break through the defense with the ball. At the same time, his crosses are of a high standard, and in addition to attacking the center, he can also pull away to the wing at any time to send good balls.
On the other hand, Sobosroy has good running ability, good sprinting speed off the ball, and good ball sense.
The sudden forward and backward shot to score was also a highlight for him. Although there are not many such shots, considering his 22-year-old age, there is still a lot of room for future development.
Regarding Sobosloy's shot, on the one hand, he has a long range, and on the other hand, he has a certain dribbling ability, and can easily get rid of the defense and find space for long-range shooting.
Despite failing to score this time, he can hit some quality falling leaves from time to time, leaving defenders with no choice but to be stunned.
b. Passing in sports is not good enough & the error rate is relatively high
Regarding Sobosloy, some would say that he has been one of the most visible offensive presences among midfielders in the Bundesliga over the past two years, especially last season, with as many as five offensive stats in the top 5 midfielders.
Say a thousand and ten thousand, scoring goals and winning are the last words. Sobosloy has scored only six goals and only eight assists in the last two years of the Bundesliga.
Considering that the figures of Bundesliga players are relatively inflated, Sobosloy's efficiency after arriving in the Premier League will be a bit worrying.
Sobosroy's dribbling talent is undoubted, and although there are many mistakes, once in his rhythm, he can break the defense on his own.
The problem is that Sobosloy's passing is not as good as it looks on the books (key passes, straight balls, etc.), the control of power and angle is average, and it is not an accidental occurrence.
At the same time, when Sobosroy launched the attack, there were often some mistakes that made fans and teammates uncomfortable. This time he was cut off and allowed Bayer Leverkusen to get a counter-attack.
At the same time that Flimpen entered the box, Sobosroy, who started quickly, also returned in time. Unfortunately, he was fouled on the tackle, sent a penalty to the opponent, and was sent off with two yellows and one red, resulting in a 2-0 defeat for the team.
02. Target activation Núñez? Sobosroy can start speed
a. Target activation Nuñez
Klopp spent a fixed transfer fee of 75 million euros + 25 million euros last season to buy billion-dollar striker Núñez. However, the latter is not fully integrated into Liverpool's attacking system and plays somewhat uncomfortable.
Introducing Sobosroy, he should be his gospel. Good at starting at speed, while having a threatening pass, Sobosroy's arrival is expected to activate Núñez.
Looking at the footage from last season's game against Manchester City, Sobosloy's ability to start and his last pass over the top ball to the front (his footwork in crosses or crosses is much better than straight balls) created chances.
However, it should be noted that Sobosloy needs to smash the ball to find his right foot when he makes a final pass, which is also a flaw for him.
Núñez is a striker who is always ready to sprint forward and grab deep space. Last season, the lack of people in Liverpool's midfield who could handle the ball and take the initiative to attack was a big problem.
Against Manchester City, when Oxlade-Chamberlain could break 1 and 4 and send a straight shot, Nunez ran a single chance in an instant.
On the other hand, Nunez doesn't necessarily have to take the ball directly behind and run deep. A teammate on the flank gets a cross and he rushes in front of the goal as an effective means of scoring.
Teammates who are good at crosses and can speed up the ball in the middle circle will be of great help to Núñez.
b. Deficiencies in passing & great potential for crosses
For Sobosloy, we can see that there are dazzling shots in his highlights. It should also be noted that his success rate in the Bundesliga is only 38%, while the success rate of one-on-one ground confrontations is only 32%.
Whether it is a collection or a data, there is a certain one-sidedness. Sobosroy's ability at his feet is still good, and he has a strong ability to get rid and change direction, and his talent is not in doubt.
However, his passing will be limited by the dominant foot, and the quality of the ball is average. So after starting with the ball and forming a breakthrough, Sobosroy's ability to convert opportunities is not strong.
In the chart below, if Sobosloy's passing changes on the run had been a little more, he would have been able to divert the ball to his teammate at the far end. If he passes the ball better with his left foot, he can easily shove it straight to his teammates at the near end.
The question is Sobosloy's passing, or is he too dependent on right-footed power. So when the defender at the close end restricted the angle of his right-footed pass, he ultimately failed to pass the ball.
Sobosloy's starting speed and propulsion ability is self-explanatory, his first step explosiveness is good, his dribbling skills are also very good, the problem is passing, in fact, there is still a lot to be desired.
After hesitation, he lost the chance to pass the ball and eventually passed it back to his teammates.
Fortunately, Sobosroy's sprint running ability is still very strong, which will fit Klopp's system.
In addition, after rushing to the front, although he likes to dunk back his right foot to make a powerful pass, his cross is very good. If teammates are good at grabbing points, Sobosloy's assist count is also expected to increase (RB Leipzig's forward team-mate, it is indeed not very good).
From this point of view, Núñez has the opportunity to enjoy the benefits.
03. Is Salah likely to leave? Look at the signs from the direction of Liverpool's team
a. From the direction of team building: Salah may leave the team
Liverpool don't play in the Champions League next season, but the summer window has already spent more than £100 million, and will continue to buy Kevlaren Thuram and Lavia, as well as another centre-back.
If fully implemented, the total spending of the summer window could exceed £200 million, or even close to £250 million.
According to The Echo, Kevlaren Thuram would be Liverpool's next midfield target. The problem is that Kevlaren Thuram cannot coexist with Sobosloy in midfield.
They started together, and perhaps only by allowing Sobosloy to go up front or wing-forward would Kevlaren Thuram be suitable for the centre-back position.
Especially given Alexander-Arnold's attacking and defensive weakness, Sobosloy's move to the right midfield was almost a sure choice.
He either plays in the left midfield (which uses him as the main starting point of attack to give him more passing potential), or he plays in the right midfield, or Liverpool change formation for him and play 4231.
No matter how you choose, the emergence of Sobosroy will take away some of Salah's offensive dominance, and even a disagreement in rhythm (offensive resources are tilted towards Núñez).
So even if Salah leaves this matter, it will not happen in the summer window. But if Sobosloy's growth goes well, the departure of the Egyptian star should also be on the agenda.
22-year-old Sobosloy: Is it worth the bet?
Sobosroy is 1.87m tall and has good running and sprinting ability, and can play the role of multiple attackers on the front and left and right wings.
He still has a lot of room for development in the future, but at least for now, he has a lot to improve in other aspects besides set-piece attacks.
Sobosloy's strongest at the moment is a set-piece, whether it is a direct shot or a free kick from a corner, it is very threatening.
His free throws curve is flat and fast, and his calves are very good, making it difficult for opponents to guard. Especially Liverpool's header is a lot high, which also magnifies the advantage.
In addition, in the matter of long-range shooting, Sobosroy's elevator ball is a must. If the shooting thing can be more stable, it is also expected to become a big killer.
Conclusion:
The purchase of Sobosloy should be the beginning of a new round of change for Klopp. He certainly won't give up on Núñez easily and will naturally do more to activate the Uruguayan striker.
With so many new players bought in a row by the strikers and midfielders, there will be a lot of tactical changes in the future. Can cleaning and replacement keep up? It takes some courage and determination.