so i'm using liverpool trying to replicating Klopp's tactic, the idea is to play fast tempo, lost the ball a lot, and press the opponent non stop and turn defense into attack in fast tempo.
my problem with this tactic is, the defending system doesnt seem to close down properly but still conceded a lot of goals from the through ball due to the high defense line (which is crucial for this tactics to work)
here is the screenshot of my tactics, any advice would be appreciated
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here is my tactic if you want to test
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thanks in advance
Firstly, just a few asides: I find it funny you bought a left back and not a right back since you start with 3 fit left backs and only one fit right back;Beshion is right in saying that with a Very Fluid shape you want less of the specialist roles, but that is more a rule of thumb than a hard rule.
Now as to the tactic. Just as how you have TIs set for pressing, you also have to think of how your formation and roles fit in with that pressing then how the players fit in with their roles and instructions. I'm going to assume the players you have chosen is your preferred 11.
The Tighter marking instruction is a bit of a worry given you have no outright defensive minded midfielder (Can is holding for you but he isn't ideal due to low positioning) and four defenders one of whom has poor concentration to mark properly. This TI tells them to man mark which works better if you have mentally good markers or more players behind the ball than the opposition both of which aren't going to always happen because of your formation and personnel.
Because you're working with a 4-2-3-1 and a high line (attacking) and a compact vertical height (very fluid), you want to create depth when you're attacking (you want as much vertical space between you're 2 CMs and your striker) having a striker on support and a CM on support, squeezes the attacking players together so less vertical space for a player to move in to, so your Pass Into Space instruction won't be as effective. Giving Henderson a more defensive role (CM(s) or DLP (s) or a defend duty) and Sturrdige a more attacking role (AF) will create that depth and also has Henderson helping to cover Can's defensive vulnerabilities. By playing a 4-2-3-1, your two CMs will need to be more defensive and since your using Can, the other player will have to be more restrained to help out.
The TIs for Roaming and Expression seem odd given your shape, defensive roles, and use of playmakers. Positional freedom, while in how you have it defined would be great, it's not how it's defined in the game. These two TIs are more for attacking movement than they are for defensive movement. In fact, they are detrimental to defensive shape and movement as the player would have roamed from where he was supposed to be. It'd be more beneficial to tell specific players to roam and have more expression than to give the entire team that freedom since you're very fluid.
Whipped crosses is a bit more situational. It works best if your crossers have great balance and the 18 yard box gets congested, however the players on the end of them will still need to head them in. None of your front four are decent headers of the ball, so you may get more mileage out of low crosses. Also think of the runs your players make and direct crosses there.
Work Ball Into Box inadvertently slows down attacking tempo. The players will wait for that opportunity to shoot. Great in certain circumstances, but it does slow the tempo in the attacking third. An alternative is to take it off and give specific TIs to shoot less often to certain players.
Tempo, Width and Passing go hand in hand so I'll address them together. Frankly, your tempo is too high. You have players who are good on the ball and players who are good off the ball. Afford them a bit more time on the ball and off the ball. Shortening your pass length will get more players on the ball (it decreases width so your players are closer to receive the ball, they get on the ball more as your pass accuracy will go up, and it decreases the tempo by a bit as well so they can take more time on the ball and for players off the ball to get into a position to make a run.) and will conserve more energy for pressing. It will make you a bit more possession oriented (emphasis on the a bit) and some will argue that counterpressing does not involve short passing, but you have very good technical personnel so allow them more time on the ball and you'll get some good synergy with Play out of Defence.
As for player roles: Ditch LD for Skrtel, it runs counter to your Pass Out of Defence shout and tells him to boot the ball when given the chance. The BPD for Sakho is also a bit odd, you may have your reasons, but it seems odd. CD(d) for both should be fine given your shape and TIs and especially if you decrease your passing length.
Full backs are fine.
Henderson should be a more reserved role for reasons above. If playing Lucas, don't use the BWM role as while it is great for pressing, it gives up position far too easily.
Lallana as a Raumdeuter is odd, he can't finish but he's given the most responsibility in your setup to finish. IF(s) would be a better fit.
Sturridge as an AF would be my biggest suggestion. Removing Work Ball Into Box and telling him specifically to shoot less will let him run at players, run into space, and reduce his shooting from distance so he can wait for support if needed.
Let me know what you think of those.