Whoscored revealed that Liverpool are not just dominating the Premier League table but also the important aerial duels this season. The Reds are at the top of the Champions League and the Premier League table after enjoying a great start.
New head coach Arne Slot implemented a few tactical changes to the squad he inherited from legendary manager Jurgen Klopp. These changes improved the structure and provided the team with instructions to counter situations where they struggled in the past.
The Reds have won 14 out of 16 games in all competitions despite not reaching anywhere near their best level. Their knack for getting the results despite having a lot of room for improvement is a positive sign for fans.
However, winning big trophies demand consistency and nullifying complacency which they showed against Nottingham Forest after the September international break. Liverpool needs to continue improving upon their weaknesses while maintaining high consistency in the areas where they are the best.
One of those key areas is the aerial battle where the Reds thrive and outperform their opponents in the game. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate have played as the first-choice centre-back pairing dominating this department this season.
The Reds also have other aerially strong players like Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Darwin Nunez. Furthermore, players like Diogo Jota, Wataru Endo and Luis Diaz are capable players with their trajectory anticipation, timing and jump.
According to Whoscored, Liverpool have the best aerial duel win rate in the Premier League this season with 57.7% success. Everton holds second place with 55.4%, followed by Brighton & Hove Albion with 54.8% and Newcastle United with 52.3%.
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Van Dijk and Konate have played a key role in aerial battles, bagging important goals for the Reds in the attacking set-piece situations. The imposing defenders keep formidable target men of any opposition team at bay which has played a positive factor in the club’s defensive dominance this season.
