Manager of Uruguay Shares Important Defensive Plan Against Liverpool Star

During this Copa America 2024, Uruguay and Colombia placed first in their respective groups. Although Luis Diaz of Liverpool is a star player, La Celeste manager Marcelo Bielsa is more interested in his teammate James Rodríguez.

After four games, Rodríguez has one goal and five assists, making headlines. But Uruguay’s defensive strategy centres on Diaz, and in a Tuesday media statement, Bielsa said his team cannot afford to allow Diaz room.

Diaz scored a heads-up goal in the 5-0 victory over Panama, and it appears the former Leeds United manager wants his players to stay away from the same mistakes the Central American club made.

“Díaz is going to thrive if we defend with 40 metres behind us,” Bielsa said to the press (via Diario AS). “He enjoys having room behind him, and he will still find ways to score even if we defend directly in front of the goal. In games, you want to create opportunities for yourself while trying to prevent the opposition from attacking. People will always inquire about a backup plan, though, if you are unable to dominate in the opponent’s half.

There isn’t one; all you need to do is carry out plan A to the best of your ability. A compact squad wants to gain control by attacking, but they also need to know how to defend in case they are unable to. Similar to how we attack, Colombia does the same.

When necessary, we defend; after that, we just have to wait and see. Under manager Nestor Lorenzo, Colombia will want to build on their outstanding performance. They have won 27 straight games, and they may either extend this winning streak against Uruguay or end in defeat and miss out on the Copa America final.

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The Euro 2024 midfielder is viewed by Liverpool as a player who can balance the midfield.

Joshua Kimmich, 29, of Bayern Munich, is reportedly a target for Liverpool to join this summer.

Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona will compete with Liverpool to sign him. Tutto Juve claims that the midfield player is amenable to leaving the German powerhouses.

Kimmich’s exit from the Merseyside club appears likely, as new manager Arne Slot is hoping to recruit a midfield player during the transfer season.

Following Jurgen Klopp’s exit, the Reds will support their new manager in their efforts to bolster the roster and make additions.

Liverpool is prepared to sign a midfield player this summer, even though they made midfield additions last summer in response to the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.

Despite the fact that Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and other recent arrivals have given the Reds more midfield depth, they still believe that they need a midfield player who can play at the base, directly in front of the defence.

The Bayern Munich star Kimmich is seen by the Reds as the guy who can provide them stability in the middle of the park.

Kimmich would also provide the team more versatility because he can play right back as well.

A star from Bayern may be the perfect addition to Liverpool.

As a result, Liverpool would have more choices for the manager and the team to rotate between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kimmich at full-back and midfield, respectively.

Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are vying for Kimmich’s signature, and former Bayern manager Hansi Flick is eager to work with Kimmich again at Camp Nou.

After Klopp leaves, the Reds would gain the experience they need and a winning attitude by signing someone like Kimmich.

He should be available in a cheap contract because he will be a free agent come summertime.