August 7th 2023.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he and his Liverpool team still need to find a formation to face Chelsea in their Premier League opener this Sunday. The Reds ended their pre-season campaign on Monday with a 3-1 victory over SV Darmstadt 98, who have gained promotion to the Bundesliga.
Klopp was pleased with the team's performance in the friendly, and he's looking to use the coming week to solidify the team's formation against Mauricio Pochettino's men.
"It's clear, we looked fresh and really good," Klopp remarked after the match. "In the next six days we have to find a formation for Chelsea and not for the whole season. Nobody got injured, everyone got through okay. We have some football stuff to do and sort, but that's normal. Pre-season always goes until the first international break, we have to use these weeks without international football."
Klopp was particularly impressed by the performance of Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The youngster showed himself to be a top-class player with and without the ball.
"In a compact formation, Alexis can play there," Klopp said. "If it's open should he play there? No. But he showed he is a brilliant footballer and did really well."
With Klopp's thoughts on the team's formation and Mac Allister's contribution, Liverpool have all the tools they need to face Chelsea this Sunday. All that's left is for the Reds to put in a proper fight and come away with the win.
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