Three alternate formations Jurgen Klopp could employ to drag Liverpool out of their misery

HULL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04:  Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Klopp needs to turn things around at Anfield

#2 4-2-3-1

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28:  Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool gives instruction to Daniel Sturridge prior to bring him in during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on January 28, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Most managers in the world favour the 4-2-3-1 formation simply because of the balance it provides. Even Jurgen Klopp used this formation at Borussia Dortmund and also at Liverpool in his first season in most of the games. Liverpool have the right players to play the 4-2-3-1 system and it is really surprising to see Klopp not considering a switch back to this tried and tested method.

In this system, the back four will be similar to the previous system. However, the fullbacks will have to burst forward at every opportunity. Henderson and Wijnaldum will be the most suited duo in the middle of the park. Both players are brilliant – passing and composure wise. However, against the sides who have big players in midfield, Emre Can could be used to provide the required muscle in midfield.

Coutinho and Mane will be the automatic choice on the flanks. Roberto Firmino should beat Adam Lallana to the number ten position while Daniel Sturridge should be used as a number nine to link up play between the midfield and attack.

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