25 Jun 2017 11:07:29
If Klopp does add Ox to the squad then our problem of lack of pace will be resolved and we will have plenty of attacking options.

It has always been said, ones best form of defence is attack. Ox and Salah will add many more assists and goals to our squad. Ox also helps out with homegrown quota.

1.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 11:19:13
Home grown quota to me is the main reason.

2.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 11:27:17
I think that is what our business is pointing too. Klopp has clearly identified a lack of pace in our team and he is not wrong. One reason we struggle to score goals at times is because we take far too long to transition from defence/ midfield to attack and let the opposition get back in numbers. Salah, Brandt, Malcom, Ox, Mendy, Sessegnon, Keita and even VVD to some extent are all players whose first thought is to drive forward without hesitation and they all do it at pace. Looks like Salah, Ox and possibly Mendy may be the only 3 of the primary targets who we land but at least you can see a focused pattern to our targets. Unlike under Rodgers where we would fail to sign a left back, and sign an attacking midfielder instead!

I can see slight a change in our style next season. I think we will still look to press to win the ball high up or in midfield, but then when we win it back go straight for throat instead of passing it around looking for an opening. We will perhaps see less possession and more direct running at the opposition. This is not new to Klopp as it is exactly how Dortmund won the title.

3.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 11:28:09
Max,
I agree as I believe Ox would be used in more advanced roles.
He is a direct player and we were lacking the drive from mid when Lall and Mane were out.
He solves some things as directness and cover for advanced roles, both of what we were lacking for several months last season.
Is he the best option? Probably not.
But he is Klopp's option apparently, and I believe it's a good one.
Best,

4.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 11:51:47
I for one wouldn't moan about signing the ox. Definitely a player that can improve our match day squad not staring xi but will definitely give options off the bench. I agree that he fits klopps style of quick powerful attakcers (mane and salah as examples) so don't think it would be a bad signing.

5.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 12:01:43
MK We don't struggle to score because we're slow in transitions - that's evident in our games against top 6 sides as they are the only ones ( with the exception of man utd) that really came out to play against us. its when teams put 10 men behind the ball and show little ambition is when we struggle. i think that's when full backs/ wing backs/ wingers are critical in beating a man and getting behind defences. clyne managed loads of times but has appalling end product and crossed into the first defender, milner managed it too but then cut back in to cross it on his right foot which gave defences time. Ox offers a verstile option on the wings and in mf if necessary. he was also one of the few arsenal players that came out of the season with any credit. still remember him throwing a hissy fit agains munich when he tried to close down yet the rest of the arsenal team weren't interested in putting in the effort.

6.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 13:11:28
Swish, we don't seem slow against the top 6 as they attack us more than other teams leaving space. Against the others we are slow in transition and don't move the ball quick enough which is the reason why they manage to get everyone back behind the ball,

You don't necessarily need fast players to move the ball at pace but it certainly helps with pressing quickly up the pitch.

7.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 13:52:34
That's my point jack, we transition very well- when there is space. it's not like we try to play a slower transition against worse teams Doesn't matter how quick you pass the ball if there are 10 defenders in front of you, hence the importance of the wingers/ full backs and their end product. Ox can do that effectively ( and also has speed he can use when there is space)

8.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 13:57:35
Hey swish, ihad never heard that about Ox versus Munich. THe boy has gone up in my estimation with that type of attitude.