Arne Slot has taken over from Jurgen Klopp, who was in charge for nine years, and the German’s often dubbed ‘heavy metal football’ looked a little more soft rock under their new Dutch manager.
The changes in the style of play came in a fluid 4-2-4 formation and the Reds played without a striker.
Again, it was partly down to the limited personnel, but Klopp’s gegenpressing style turned into a slower possession-based approach, typically favoured by Johan Cruyff-influenced Dutch coaches.
Slot delivered his instructions at the Pittsburgh Steelers’s half-full Acrisure Stadium while constantly stood in the technical area and moved players into position with hand gestures and measured shouts.
Who stood out?
Defender Conor Bradley was the pick of the starters, linking well with Mohamed Salah on the right flank and created the majority of the best chances.
Meanwhile, Fabio Carvalho, fresh from a loan spell at Hull City, looked determined to impress with a number of dangerous moments.
Sub Trey Nyoni, 17, excelled as the first of the youngsters coming on for an injured Curtis Jones. He dictated the play in the middle of the pitch and also created a big chance for Blair.
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