“Another [way to break down low blocks] is with something like we saw last week against Wolves, when Jeremie Frimpong had his moment of magic with a quick one-v-one,” Slot continued.
“To create chances against a low block, you need pace and individual special moments to create an overload.”
In the simplest terms, an overload is when one team has more players than the opposition in a particular area.
Against a low block, the centre of the pitch is often crowded with the defence looking to block any direct route to goal – so wide areas are key.
In one-v-one situations, Frimpong can use his pace to burst past his opponent, resulting in a Liverpool overload on the flank.
This has another knock-on effect – teams react by dropping their defensive line closer to their goal.
This can open up space in front of the defence, often towards the edge of the box, allowing more time to shoot under minimal pressure.
However, Frimpong went off in the fourth minute of Wednesday’s Champions League match against Qarabag with a muscle injury – and his electric pace will be hard to replace.
