First game we were really poor, deserved to lose. It probably "had" to happen some time in this hectic month. Nowhere near our level, too far from the opponent, no pressing (which it seemed like it was our plan, but like Klopp said not long ago, our defensive game when we go back to a zone is still not good enough, especially against sides like Chelsea and Napoli), poor build up and creativity. Napoli were also nothing special in the first half and I expected a reaction from us after the break, but it was nowhere to be seen and they only got better from that point on. Looking at average positions, they played more like 3 at the back, Maksimovic not really going forward from RB, but tucking in to allow Rui to push up and attack the space which can be too big at times for us (especially if the midfield doesn't help and I thought the only player who could held his head high was Gomez), the one between Salah and Trent. Maybe it was also one of those games when Klopp waited a bit too long to make subs (I don't often criticize him for this, but last night there was really nothing from our players). Fill up the midfield, at times have a cage of 4 midfielders which with the full backs made it 6 against our 11 who were not compact enough and scattered all over the place. Overall, they were better than us in things we usually do. Pitch was also absolutely horrendous, what the hell was that? I know their stadium (actual stands) is a ruin, but being a side that proud themselves on the best football in Italy, I'd expect a much better surface. Hopefully this doesn't leave a mark for Sunday because it was not a good game, we made it extra wild for ourselves and kept chasing the ball around without any effect.
