You are right, but ultimately if you look at the league's history there is one absolute common theme that runs across it and has stood the test of time.
1) The team that wins the league more often than not is the one with the best defence.
2) The difference between the rich teams and the less fortunate teams is that there defenders have been better or better operationally compared to their poorer rivals.
I do feel more comfortable with slightly deeper line - but Klopp is Klopp and he ain't gonna change. Look at last season - he had fuck all in midfield and still refused to pull that line back.
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