{"id":298532,"date":"2023-11-24T07:09:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T07:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/?p=298532"},"modified":"2023-11-24T07:09:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T07:09:15","slug":"liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-has-gift-from-chelsea-ahead-of-man-city-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allmysportsnews.com\/soccer\/liverpool-boss-jurgen-klopp-has-gift-from-chelsea-ahead-of-man-city-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has gift from Chelsea ahead of Man City clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already been handed a blueprint for a triumph over Manchester City by Premier League rivals Chelsea. If Klopp wants to record a first victory at the Etihad Stadium since 2015, the German tactician should look no further than how Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side approached City prior to the international break.<\/p>\n

Chelsea were unfortunate not to inflict a third Premier League defeat of the season on Pep Guardiola\u2019s team. A bold performance, attempting to go toe-to-toe with the champions, was Chelsea\u2019s best display in 18 months.<\/p>\n

The 4-4 draw will be remembered as a top-flight classic. But managers looking to get one over City should use Chelsea\u2019s performance as the basis for their own system.<\/p>\n

Organised, energetic, high-pressing displays often work well against City. Teams who remain compact and adopt a low block are picked apart by City\u2019s clever movement and passing, which would have been at the back of Pochettino’s mind as he plotted a game plan.<\/p>\n

Conor Gallagher set the tone for Chelsea, constantly harrying, making interceptions and winning tackles. The England midfielder\u2019s performance was key to the Blues gaining a point by winning the midfield battle.<\/p>\n

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Gallagher pressed high and was often alongside Nicolas Jackson in a 4-4-2 shape when Chelsea were out of possession. Quickly snapping into challenges, the 23-year-old had success in winning the ball high up the pitch and would release possession to Jackson, Raheem Sterling or Cole Palmer.<\/p>\n

\u201cChelsea were brave, tried to go for three points,\u201d Pochettino reflected afterwards.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is how we approach the games and we want to be protagonists and play high. We will always be brave.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gallagher\u2019s ability to win loose balls in midfield allowed Chelsea to quickly counter-attack. Liverpool should adopt the same methods to ensure they leapfrog City in the top-flight table.<\/p>\n