On Late Night Live with Craig, Craig takes a closer look at a growing concern in Liverpool’s midfield and asks whether the Reds are simply leaving too much space for opposition teams to exploit. After discussing Dominik Szoboszlai’s comments about Liverpool’s aggressive approach and the need for players to cover for one another, the conversation develops into a wider look at the balance of the team. Craig then uses an image from the Fulham game to demonstrate exactly what concerns him: huge areas opening up through the centre of Liverpool’s midfield once opponents bypass the initial press. He also reflects on the changes against Spurs and the noticeable difference in Liverpool’s midfield structure as the game developed. The big question is whether Liverpool can find the right balance without sacrificing their aggressive approach — because against elite midfields, Craig believes leaving those spaces could prove extremely costly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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