Liverpool’s right versus Ajax’s left

Following a dismal display, losing 4–1 to Napoli in their opening Champions League group game, Liverpool needed to bounce back strongly. And they did just that, winning 2-1 against a confident and in-form Ajax side who lead the Eredivise, and beat Rangers in their opening game.

Although Ajax defended well, and created chances of their own, Liverpool dominated proceedings, with 24 shots to Ajax’s 3, whilst also controlling the tempo of the game, largely through midfielder Thiago.

And an interesting recurrence in Liverpool creating chances that led to chances, was the expected attacks from the flanks, notably down their right-side.