In fact, a lot of the time, the players behind him didn't even need to rotate up and cover for him. He could handle it all on his own.
Doesn't that significantly reduce the workload for everyone else?
On the other hand, what if it was Bancé instead?
Bancé might be taller and stronger, and more physically imposing to defenders...
...but when it came to high-pressing, his mobility was lacking. That meant everyone else had to run more to compensate.
Klopp was, of course, well aware of this, which was why he always stressed that Wang Shuo was the team's most important player.
And that wasn't even considering his high goal count.
Even if he didn't score, he would still secure a spot in the starting lineup.
An average of 11 kilometers covered per match.
It was like having half an extra forward on the field.
Who wouldn't love a player like that?
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Mainz Defeats Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 Away!
Wang Shuo Reclaims Top Spot on the Scoring Chart!
