I’ve assigned three defenders to shadow his every move from the tunnel to the final whistle because, frankly, he’s the only one left who scares me.” Nuno Espirito Santos has dropped a bombshell tactical admission that has left the Liverpool board in a state of shock

I’ve assigned three defenders to shadow his every move from the tunnel to the final whistle because, frankly, he’s the only one left who scares me.” Nuno Espirito Santos has dropped a bombshell tactical admission that has left the Liverpool board in a state of shock. �
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As the Premier League build-up intensifies for the Liverpool vs. West Ham clash at Anfield, West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo has caused a stir with a bold tactical revelation ahead of the game. �
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In a statement described as a “bombshell admission,” Nuno said he has instructed his team to assign three defenders to shadow a single Liverpool player throughout the match – from the moment players leave the tunnel until the final whistle – because, in his words, “he’s the only one left who scares me.” �
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Although Nuno didn’t name the player directly in that quote, insiders believe the tactic is specifically aimed at Mo Salah, who remains Liverpool’s greatest attacking threat despite other star signings. �
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The comments have reportedly shocked Liverpool’s board, who were surprised by the level of focus on a single player and the implied dismissal of other quality members of the squad. �
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Key tactical elements highlighted in the article include: �
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A rotating “triangle” of defenders tasked with marking Liverpool’s key threat at all times. �
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Speculation this could be Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, and a screening midfielder forming the shadowing group. �
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Reaction from Liverpool coach Arne Slot, who said that if West Ham wants to commit three players to one star, “that means two of our other players are completely free.” �
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The piece frames the tactic as either psychological warfare or a risky gambit, given West Ham’s position in the relegation battle and Liverpool’s fight for top-four status. �
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If you want, I can find more detailed reactions from Liverpool players and fans to this tactic or a brief tactical analysis of how three-man marking might work in a Premier League match.