El objetivo de Arteta era rescatar al menos un punto ante el Liverpool, jugar con la necesidad de pisarle los talones al City, así que el funcionamiento colectivo del Arsenal se caracterizo para bloquear los circuitos del Liverpool y replegarse correctamente.

Estrategia del Primer Tiempo

El Arsenal logra contener al poderoso Liverpool en la primera mitad, un buen trabajo en el retroceso de sus jugadores de ataque realizando un desgaste importante, Thomas lideraba el medio campo de los gunners para ese equilibrio defensivo, sin embargo, por las bandas Arteta cuenta con jugadores muy habilidosos y rápidos como lo es Saka y Martinelli por lo cual el técnico apuesta al contraataque provocados por balones largos de Xhaka o bien por la buena movilidad de Martin Ødegaard, aunque en esta partido el noruego se vio un poco flojo.

El primer tiempo del Arsenal fue correcto, para el ojo del espectador un partido que se tornaba tedioso, pero para los londinenses esa falta de dinamismo del partido suponía una gran importancia estratégica debido a que el Liverpool era el que más necesitaba los 3 Puntos. El Liverpool sale al terreno de juego con un tridente de ataque formado por Mane, Diogo Jota y el colombiano Luis Fernando Díaz, un jugador que me parece excepcional en el ataque, un referente de velocidad y habilidad, una adaptación increíble en uno de los mejores equipos del planeta, a pesar de tener una delantera envidiable, Klopp guarda su arma secreta en el banquillo (Salah).

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Una de las estrategias recurrentes en el equipo de Klopp es darle libertad a sus laterales que como dos puñales que al avanzar le hace un gran daño a sus oponentes, cuando Trent Alexander-Arnold tiene el balón de seguro veremos movimientos en diagonal o al espacio de sus compañeros, este excelente pasador estaba encargado de realizar esos pases filtrados a Mane, a pesar de sus buenos intentos no fueron totalmente efectivas esas incursiones a pase largo. Darle espacio a Alexander-Arnold es casi un suicidio táctico y el Arsenal lo sabia así que en gran parte del tiempo es anulado por Cedric y también por las buenas incursiones de Martinelli, la presencia del brasileño significaba que Alexander-Arnold no podía subir mucho al ataque y menos a las zonas donde este jugador puede armar fugadas verdaderamente peligrosas para el arco rival.

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Segundo Tiempo

Luego de la paridad del primer tiempo, quedaba en el aire la sensación de que el Arsenal estaba dominando tácticamente al Liverpool, anulando a jugadores de ataque importantes y a pesar de que dominaban el balón no significaba mucho peligro para la portería de los gunners, sin embargo, ocurre algo que cambia el partido totalmente.

Atajada de Alisson

La mentalidad en la alta competencia es compleja, aspectos como un fallo o una atajada pueden hacer la diferencia en la mente de los jugadores en el campo, verlo en la televisión es en definitiva muy distinto a lo que siente ese jugador en el terreno. En una equivocación garrafal de Thiago el balón llega a los pies de Lacazette, el delantero realiza un buen movimiento y le pasa el balón a Ødegaard, este remata, pero Alisson con toda su experiencia y jerarquía se mueve hacia adelante achicando el ángulo de disparo con todo su cuerpo para posteriormente enviar el balón al córner.

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¿Esta Jugada Tuvo Algún Efecto en los Jugadores?

En mi opinión si, les otorga confianza y seguridad a los jugadores del Liverpool, a pesar de un enorme error por parte de un compañero, el arquero está allí para responder, por esos momentos se sienten imbatibles. Hay un dicho popular en este deporte que dice “si no hace, le hacen” refiriéndose a este efecto provocado por un fallo o una atajada que posteriormente se convierte en un gol del equipo al que no pudieron anotarle en esas jugadas. Ciertamente a los pocos minutos entra el gol de Diogo Jota en la portería del Arsenal, en este gol podemos evidenciar la diferencia en experiencia de ambos arqueros.

A pesar de que el gol no es totalmente culpa de Ramsdale, el arquero se mueve unos centímetros al centro de la portería dejando el primer palo descubierto, lugar por donde entra el balón luego de un potente remate donde Ramsdale no tuvo el tiempo suficiente para reaccionar. Este es un arquero magnifico, sin embargo, es notorio que le queda un largo camino por recorrer.

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Estos son aspectos sutiles que quizás muchos de los fanáticos del futbol no ven, sin embargo, se encuentran allí en cada partido marcando la diferencia entre la victoria y la derrota. Luego de ese primer gol, se derrumba la estrategia del Arsenal, desde este punto el Liverpool gana el partido desde la pizarra táctica manejando a placer el resto del encuentro.

Aunque Arteta arma una interesante estrategia y que funcionó por varios minutos, un destello de talento, en combinación con ese efecto psicológico provocado por la estupenda parada de Alisson lograron abrir el partido a favor de los dirigidos por Klopp. No podemos comparar la trayectoria de ambos arqueros, pero esa experiencia y jerarquía en definitiva gana partidos, de cierto modo es algo parecido a lo ocurrido en Champios en el partido del Real Madrid Vs PSG.

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Opinión sobre los Mejores Jugadores del Partido

Robertson

Este jugador fue un aspecto clave para el esquema táctico de Klopp, siendo un jugador que pudo contener el ataque del Arsenal por la banda izquierda y cortando el circuito de los jugadores del Arsenal, por otro lado, significaba un verdadero peligro para los gunners en sus incursiones al ataque, un hombre que fue realmente un punto táctico positivo para llevarse la victoria y siendo participe del segundo gol del Liverpool.

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Martinelli

El joven brasileño sigue demostrando su calidad, en esta ocasión le causó pesadillas a Alexander-Arnold, jugador clave en la estrategia de Arteta para crear peligro y al mismo tiempo limitar las incurciones del lateral derecho del Liverpool. Por momentos observamos un Martinelli habilidoso, escurridizo, colocándose el equipo en sus hombros en algunos minutos, un jugador con un enorme talento y que el Arsenal deberá cuidar ante el acecho de otros clubes para este verano.

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Matip

Este defensa central esta jugando en un nivel estupendo, quizás uno de los mejores de toda su carrera, un jugador que por arriba es impasable, pero que también logra tener buena técnica en la defensa, así como también en sus peligrosas escaladas al terreno rival, este jugador logró ser efectivo para contener el ataque del Arsenal, en lo particular he disfrutado mucho la labor de este jugador en sus ultimas apariciones.

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Conclusión

El partido termina 0-2 a favor del Liverpool, un juego que en el dinamismo no mostró mucho, pero en la estrategia, psicología y táctica fue bastante interesante para analizar. A pesar de esta caída el Arsenal se encuentra en un lugar relativamente cómodo en la tabla, era un partido que en el papel se podía permitir perder, ahora Arteta sabe que debe ganarles a los equipos que son más accesibles para poder conseguir su pasaje a Champions League.

Tiene un partido contra el Chelsea que en teoría el objetivo es rescatar un punto, sin embargo, hay un duelo directo el 23 de abril contra el Manchester United que puede definir esa ultima puerta a la competición futbolística más prestigiosa de Europa. Por supuesto estaré al corriente de lo que suceda en esa parte alta de la tabla de la Premier League.

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⚽️ Arsenal Vs Liverpool ⚽️

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Soccer is a very physical sport, but it is also a discipline where strategy can make the difference in some cases, however, experience in combination with talent and mentality of the players are factors that can be the difference between winning or losing, talent is something that can misalign at any time the tactics and the entire strategy planned for the opposing team. Today Arsenal London played against Liverpool, a match between two teams at the top of the table, but with many differences between them. In this match Liverpool managed to prevail over the Londoners, and today I want to share with everyone my personal analysis and opinions about this Premier League match.

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Preview

These teams until this match had very different situations and needs, one in fourth place and the other in second place. Although Arsenal are below Klopp's team, it was Liverpool who were really interested in winning at home to the Gunners.

The difference between the top two in the Premier League table in relation to the rest of the teams is very marked, so we infer that Manchester City or Liverpool will lift the trophy at the end of the season, however, this match brings Liverpool just one point closer to Pep Guardiola's team, equaling the number of matches to 29. On the other hand, Arsenal are relatively comfortable in fourth place in the standings, the Gunners have two games in hand on their main pursuers, Manchester United after the visit of Liverpool. This match was more important for Klopp's team than for Arteta's and the Spanish coach knew it and based on that need to catch up with City he planned the team's tactics.

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Arteta's objective was to rescue at least a point against Liverpool, playing with the need to get on City's heels, so Arsenal's collective performance was characterized by blocking Liverpool's circuits and retreating correctly.

First Half Strategy

Arsenal managed to contain the powerful Liverpool in the first half, a good job in the retreat of their attacking players doing an important wear, Thomas led the midfield of the Gunners for that defensive balance, however, on the wings Arteta has very skilled and fast players such as Saka and Martinelli for which the coach bet on the counterattack caused by long balls from Xhaka or by the good mobility of Martin Ødegaard, although in this game the Norwegian was a little weak.

Arsenal's first half was okay, for the spectator's eye a tedious match, but for the Londoners this lack of dynamism of the match was of great strategic importance because Liverpool was the one that most needed the 3 points. Liverpool took the field with an attacking trident formed by Mane, Diogo Jota and the Colombian Luis Fernando Diaz, a player that seems to me exceptional in attack, a benchmark of speed and skill, an incredible adaptation in one of the best teams on the planet, despite having an enviable striker, Klopp keeps his secret weapon on the bench (Salah).

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One of the recurring strategies in Klopp's team is to give freedom to his fullbacks who like two daggers that when advancing do great damage to their opponents, when Trent Alexander-Arnold has the ball for sure we will see diagonal movements or to the space of his teammates, this excellent passer was in charge of making those filtered passes to Mane, despite his good attempts those long pass incursions were not totally effective. Giving space to Alexander-Arnold is almost a tactical suicide and Arsenal knew it, so much of the time he was nullified by Cedric and also by the good incursions of Martinelli, the presence of the Brazilian meant that Alexander-Arnold could not go forward much and less to the areas where this player can create really dangerous breakaways for the rival goal.

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Second Half

After the parity of the first half, there was a feeling that Arsenal were tactically dominating Liverpool, nullifying important attacking players and even though they dominated the ball, it did not mean much danger for the Gunners' goal, however, something happened that changed the game completely.

Alisson's save

The mentality in the high competition is complex, aspects such as a mistake or a save can make a difference in the minds of the players on the field, watching it on TV is definitely very different from what that player feels on the field. In a blunder by Thiago, the ball arrives at the feet of Lacazette, the striker makes a good move and passes the ball to Ødegaard, who shoots, but Alisson with all his experience and hierarchy moves forward, closing the angle of the shot with his whole body to send the ball to the corner.

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Did this play have any effect on the players?

In my opinion yes, it gives Liverpool players confidence and security, despite a huge mistake by a teammate, the goalkeeper is there to respond, for those moments they feel unbeatable. There is a popular saying in this sport that goes "if he doesn't do it, they do it" referring to this effect caused by a mistake or a save that later becomes a goal for the team they couldn't score against in those plays. Certainly a few minutes later Diogo Jota's goal was scored by Arsenal, in this goal we can see the difference in experience of both goalkeepers.

Although the goal is not entirely Ramsdale's fault, the goalkeeper moves a few centimeters to the center of the goal leaving the near post uncovered, place where the ball enters after a powerful shot where Ramsdale did not have enough time to react. This is a superb goalkeeper, however, it is clear that he has a long way to go.

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These are subtle aspects that many soccer fans may not see, yet they are there in every game making the difference between victory and defeat. After that first goal, Arsenal's strategy collapses, from this point Liverpool win the game from the tactical board and manage the rest of the match at will.

Although Arteta put together an interesting strategy that worked for several minutes, a flash of talent, combined with the psychological effect caused by Alisson's great save, managed to open the game in favor of Klopp's team. We can not compare the trajectory of both goalkeepers, but that experience and hierarchy ultimately wins games, in a way it is something similar to what happened in the Champions League in the Real Madrid vs PSG match.

Opinion on the Best Players of the Match

Robertson

This player was a key aspect for Klopp's tactical scheme, being a player who could contain Arsenal's attack on the left flank and cutting the circuit of Arsenal players, on the other hand, meant a real danger for the Gunners in their forays into attack, a man who was really a positive tactical point to take the victory and being part of Liverpool's second goal.

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Martinelli

The young Brazilian continues to demonstrate his quality, this time he caused nightmares to Alexander-Arnold, a key player in Arteta's strategy to create danger and at the same time limit the Liverpool right back's incursions. At times we observed a skillful, elusive Martinelli, putting the team on his shoulders in some minutes, a player with enormous talent and that Arsenal will have to take care of before the stalking of other clubs for this summer.

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Matip

This central defender is playing at a great level, perhaps one of the best of his career, a player who is impassable up top, but also manages to have good technique in defense, as well as in his dangerous climbs into the opponent's half, this player managed to be effective in containing the Arsenal attack, in particular I have really enjoyed the work of this player in his last few appearances.

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Conclusion

The game ended 0-2 in favor of Liverpool, a game that in dynamism did not show much, but in strategy, psychology and tactics was quite interesting to analyze. Despite this loss Arsenal is in a relatively comfortable place in the table, it was a game that on paper they could afford to lose, now Arteta knows that they must beat the teams that are more accessible in order to get their ticket to the Champions League.

They have a game against Chelsea that in theory the objective is to rescue a point, however, there is a direct duel on April 23 against Manchester United that can define that last door to the most prestigious soccer competition in Europe. Of course, I will be updated on what happens at the top of the Premier League table.

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Thank you for your reading, until next time

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