Liverpool s penalty kick to Burnley, the major focus behind it: Isn t it unexpected to be replaced in the first half?

Liverpool had hoped to win this Premier League game more easily, but the result of a 1-0 victory over Burnley may become an ideal warm-up for the Champions League vs. Atletico Madrid. During the game, Liverpool's good luck seems to be finally exhausted, and the problems exposed in the first three games at the beginning of the season seem to be completely amplified. You will definitely think that it won't take long to make these problems frequently lead to Liverpool's loss of points, giving other teams a chance to top the standings. But for some reason, Liverpool once again staged their usual drama - with the favor of luck, he won the game with a final penalty.

Liverpool eventually had to rely on a winning shot to win, largely because they once again exposed a weakness that might have been overlooked in the first three games.

Although the Reds were the team with the most goals in the Premier League with 8 goals before the first international match day, these goals came from only the expected goal value (xG) of 3.4 – such goal efficiency is obviously difficult to sustain.

And in this game, their inability to break through Burnley's intensive defense also confirmed this: Liverpool only had three shots on the court before Mohamed Salah scored a penalty.

It is obvious that the team's personnel adjustment this summer means that it will take some time to truly find a tacit understanding on the offensive end.

Slott can only look forward to this day coming as soon as possible, and hopes that the team can still score three points steadily during this period.

Kelkez was replaced in the first half, not an accident.

Slott showed his courage to make difficult decisions in his first official game after becoming Liverpool coach - in the game against Ipswich, he replaced Jarrell Quanza in half.

But this time, the Dutch coach was so "ruthless" to Kelkez, and even replaced him with Robertson before the half. It was still a bit surprising.

With that being said, the correctness of this decision is unquestionable: the Hungarian player first missed a yellow card, but then he performed very recklessly and was about to make a mistake again.

Of course, such a performance is indeed disappointing, but we should not forget that although Kelkez started well after joining Liverpool, he was only 21 years old after all.

So, maybe more similar situations will happen this season – when he gets stuck, Slott will choose to send out more experienced Robertson.

Conate and Van Dijk performed dominantly

If Liverpool had not always suppressed Burnley in the half in the 90-minute game, they would not have had the chance to win the final moment.

The key to doing this is the outstanding performance of the central defender Conatee and Van Dyke - in the windy weather, facing opponents with tough styles and direct playing styles, the two showed their dominant strength.

Conate won 14 confrontations in the whole game, the most of all players; Van Dijk was not willing to fall behind and won 10 confrontations.

It was precisely this manifestation that laid a solid foundation for the Reds, leaving Burnley with no chance to fight back, and eventually sealed the opponent without any loss, creating conditions for winning the final victory.

Written at the end

Apparently, Liverpool's next attention will turn to the Champions League - they will face Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

But for Slot, being able to encounter such a tenacious and intensive defense in this game may be the most ideal warm-up before the match against Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid is the "master" of this tactic, and they are likely to use similar methods to restrain Liverpool; if Liverpool still can only give away 27 shots and only 4 shots, it is probably difficult to win by chance.

However, if you want to find a way to crack intensive defense and let Alexander Isaac sit on the bench and stand by at any time, it may be a good choice.