Arteta's influence? Overloads on one flank & opening 1v1 / 2v2 on opposite flank The eyes suggested both managers tried to open a flank & create an overload on the other. The pass networks back up this view in respect of Iraola and Hürzeler  Note the pass networks below from Liverpool v Brighton ⬇️ @Statsbomb Further to todays episode of Review, post Brighton, and recent shows @Knox_Harrington and I have done on @TheAnfieldWrap Iraola's change in use of one of the central midfielders roles, whilst also opening up a flank vs LASK, Brentford, Villareal and Brighton (1st half) has been fascinating The eyes suggested it, the pass networks backed it up and then Alexis MacAllister in his post game interview after Villareal confirmed it. "At the beginning the idea was maybe to play a little bit more on the right, open up a little bit more and play with Rio" Hürzeler went direct early focusing on Diego Gomez aerial ability early so that skews things slightly. Brighton settled down a bit later in the half. Throughout the game they mixed up their variation in short build up and long balls well.  Interestingly Hürzeler switches this at HT to ensure 2nd half overloads on Brighton's left and opens up Brighton's right flank. To change the flanks at half time poses the opposition an immediate issue straight after the half time team talk.  Iraola has used the left side overload in the past 4 games. Gravenberch vs LASK & Brighton, Szobozslai vs Brentford & Nyoni after 30 mins vs Villareal, all operated in a left sided central midfield role  Iraola's decision to overload on the left in this run of games and open up the right flank for Rio, Munoz, Rio (again) then Barcola respectively has been fascinating (and successful) Arsenal regularly overload on their right flank with 3/4/5 or even 6 players at times opening up the opposite flank  With the 1v1 ability of Rio, Munoz and Barcola it seems Liverpool are trying to utilise Florian Wirtz's combination play with left hand side overloads whilst ensuring the right hand side can be opened up for the 1v1 dribblers and pace of Munoz, Rio and Barcola to have more space  2nd half vs Brighton understandably Liverpool control the scoreboard dropping deeper with a slightly broken team. The back 4 with 2 central midfielders in front 2nd half were solid allowing the front 4 to break & try to grab a 3rd. Iraola’s left side overload & opening the right flank is one to keep an eye on