Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp credits midfielder Curtis Jones. With setting an excellent counter-pressing standard for the football world to study in the game against Newcastle 4-2 yesterday. Because it was the signal person who started clawing back the ball. Both have names and break down the door.
Counter-Press is to get the ball back into play as quickly as possible. When offensive players lose possession of the ball. The starting point comes from the foundation of playing defense and using counter-attack opportunities.
As for the pressing style, there are many such as throw-ins. The opponent returns the ball, passes across the field, or loses the first moment, etc. ทางเข้า UFABET
And what Klopp saw from Jones in the game at Anfield yesterday is that he is the heart of the midfield as the trigger Counter-Press.
“It’s a special game. Honestly, it was a special game from Curtis: He pressed high, he hit the counter-press.”
Speaking on ‘LFC TV’
“We all know what a good player he is. Full of technique, outstanding skills and can also find ways to dribble the ball in many directions. Survive pressure situations, pressing and counter-pressing.”
“I can say that he has set the standard for this style of play. As it should be I’m very satisfied with it. He keeps everyone in the game.”
“The counter-press we played today was really amazing, amazing. A record of playing that can be studied. Take it as an example, what would you do in that kind of situation?”
“Often people come and tell me that this crazy pressing behavior is not the right thing to do. Not good for grassroots football.”
“I thought – OK, there might be a grassroots team that wants to play counter-press. Go look at the recording of this game. It will benefit you more or less.”
If Curtis Jones plays as a starter in the league this season, the team has never lost (Won 4, Draw 2), has scored 1 goal and assisted one in 12 games.