Liverpool’s Attack Shows Signs of Life with Gakpo and Diaz Assists
Liverpool’s attack has been struggling in recent weeks, but there were positive signs in their recent match against Burnley. Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz both provided their first Premier League assists of the season, setting up goals for Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, respectively. This is a significant improvement for Diaz, who has been out with a long-term knee injury. While assists may not tell the whole story, they do indicate a player’s creativity and form.
Liverpool’s defensive record has also been impressive. In their last four games, they have only conceded four shots on target. This is especially remarkable considering they have been rotating their backline, with Jarell Quansah stepping in for Ibrahima Konate and performing exceptionally well. Virgil van Dijk has been dominant as ever, and Joe Gomez has been solid defensively on the left. Trent Alexander-Arnold has also been reliable in both attack and defense.
Van Dijk’s performance suggests that he is returning to his pre-injury form. He has been giving attackers less time on the ball and has benefited from the renewed energy in midfield. Against Burnley, he won all seven of his aerial duels, bringing his season total to 81. This gives him the highest aerial duel win rate (81.8 percent) among players who have contested 25 or more in the Premier League this season.
Overall, Liverpool’s attack showed signs of improvement, and their defense remained solid. These positive developments bode well for the team as they continue their campaign.