Liverpool s tactics begin to take shape: Wilz leads, Slot s new formation + 16-year-old star illuminates the future

Wilz showed his first appearance under Slott

Wilz deliberately kept a low profile in his debut. He missed the game against Preston and only got limited playing time in closed-door games against Stoke City. But as the preseason gets closer to actual combat, fans can finally have a clearer look at the new player who signed from Leverkusen for £116 million.

vs. AC Milan, Werz played for 45 minutes, his role blending the core traits of the organization and the pseudo-10 tendency, he cruised between the defense lines and fought side by side with another attacking midfielder. Although Liverpool has not sent out an orthodox center, this is a beneficial attempt for Slott, and the tactical framework he is building is becoming clearer.

Despite his poor figure, Wilz demonstrates speed, agility and keen decision-making skills. His cooperation with the right, especially a smooth pass that should have been transformed into a goal, shows a natural tacit understanding and clear offensive thinking. More importantly, his sense of position allows him to retreat deeper and move in half space, which shows exactly why he was favored by Liverpool: using wisdom rather than just talent to dismantle the opponent's defense.

The midfielder's vision of forward passes throughout the game was impressive, which expanded the range of short passes he showed in limited Stoke City game clips. Slott appears to be building a system that will require Werz to control the rhythm, instigate running and take advantage of space gaps. But the key is that this system requires a real No. 9 center to exert its full power.

Slott tested tactical flexibility through position rotation

In the victory over Stoke, a more intriguing moment was to arrange a veteran midfielder to serve as a non-traditional right-back role. This choice was interpreted by some as a signal that Slott emphasized position flexibility, and returned to a more familiar midfield deployment against Milan and immediately.

With the main lineup not being in a balanced position, according to Ian Doyle of Echo, Slot obviously believes that the player's adaptability is as important as his personal ability. Sobosloy, who returned to the midfield, showed high intensity and equalized the score with a curve ball to the top corner of the goal. This wonderful goal was a highlight. Its contribution on the defensive end, especially a just-timed steal in the penalty area, highlights the player's overall value.

Slott's early tactical plan seemed to emphasize the interchangeability of the midfield areas, with the ball's propulsion, oppressive structure and spatial discipline all under scrutiny. Whether this liquidity will become a long-term feature or a short-term need to be seen, but it is obvious that in this Dutchman's system, role positioning is not static.

Engumoha became the dazzling star in the preseason

Although many eyes were taken for granted to Wiltz, the 16-year-old Engumoha made the loudest sound. As Louis Dias was strongly pursued by Bayern Munich, Ngumoha seized the preseason opportunity with unusual calm.

He participated in the first record against Prestone, scored a refractory goal against Stoke, and directly participated in the equalization against Milan, all showing the image of a young star with high confidence. His ability to attack defensive players, combined with position discipline, has brought substantial changes to both the left and right wings.

Ngumoha's maturity has been praised by the club within the club, and while Liverpool may still make moves in the transfer market, Slot's trust in the young people seems to be sincere. With European and domestic competitions about to begin, the teenager may be called up earlier than expected.

Slots' new tactical system

From the experiment of high-pressure pressing, to the asymmetric full-back position, to the use of pseudo-10, Slot is quickly implanting his own ideas. Werz's football dealer is crucial in the team's construction stage. He is not only a heavy signing, but also a tactical fulcrum. Although Liverpool's preseason is still running-in, it has begun to reflect the Dutch coach's philosophy: liquidity, accuracy and position awareness.

There will provide a clearer picture in the coming weeks, but now there are signs that Slot is building a more dynamic Liverpool team. With his steady creativity and rapid adaptability, Wilz has become an indispensable part of this change.