Europa League: 5 reasons Liverpool will beat Borussia Dortmund

4. Attack, attack, attack

Question: how can Liverpool muzzle Mkhitaryan, Reus and Aubameyang?

Answer: they can’t. There’s not a chance.

The way to slow Dortmund down, though it will leave Liverpool exposed on the counter, is to attack. And Klopp won’t shy away from committing men forward against his old club.

If Liverpool sit back and try to put numbers behind the ball, they’ll lose. In horrific fashion. It won’t be like they’re passing away peacefully in their sleep, it’ll be like they’re getting hit by a freight train. It’ll be worse than Tottenham’s loss.

Liverpool are poor at the back. That’s well documented. Dortmund’s three-pronged attack must be salivating to medically concerning levels at the thought of facing Simon Mignolet, who is a walking SportsCenter Not Top Ten reel.

If the Reds attempt to defend deep, not only will they play into Dortmund’s hands, they will ignore their own strengths: their high press and attacking prowess.

Liverpool’s attack will likely be comprised of some combination of Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Adam Lallana. These players shouldn’t be shackled with defensive duties. They shouldn’t be expected to expend energy tracking Dortmund’s fullbacks, or splitting the center backs or picking up their deepest midfielder. Dortmund’s defenders should be made to worry about Liverpool’s attacking quartet.

That’s how Liverpool will win: get on the front foot. Let the boys ball.

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