First Manchester City's Goal Analysis vs Liverpool:
The Importance of the Set Pieces at the Top Level
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The Importance of the Set Pieces at the Top Level
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Attempting to expose and exploit Liverpool's weaknesses:
Not positioning any players at the near post and attempting to capitalize on this.
Not positioning any players at the near post and attempting to capitalize on this.
Kevin De Bruyne had already envisioned and scoped out the situation to find this strategy from the right angle of the field.
After seeing it, he signals the previous week's rehearsed play.
After seeing it, he signals the previous week's rehearsed play.
It's noticeable how Haaland appears at the far post instead of the near post.
It's not the first time, but it could be a clear lapse in marking and priority for the defending team.
It's not the first time, but it could be a clear lapse in marking and priority for the defending team.
On the other hand, Rodri, marked by Szoboszlai, tries to gain an advantage and head towards the opposite area of the box, but the ball wasn't aimed high; instead, it was a set-up for Stones.
Stones understands his advantages, as he is "free" behind Virgil and in front of Darwin Nuñez.
Some freedom to receive the ball.
Some freedom to receive the ball.
For this to happen, Ake must obstruct Mac Allister's path, attempting to create a screen and using his body to block him completely.
This results in taking him out of the play and allowing the ball to reach Stones cleanly.
This results in taking him out of the play and allowing the ball to reach Stones cleanly.
The result:
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