Wing-back Calum Scanlon, currently on loan at Cardiff City, has highlighted remarkable tactical similarities between the Welsh side and his parent club, Liverpool. The 21-year-old is thriving in the Welsh capital, having begun his second loan stint with the Bluebirds.
The young Englishman underlined the common traits in the philosophy and work ethic of both teams:
The way Liverpool plays is very similar to Cardiff’s style. Both clubs operate with maximum intensity in everything they do on the pitch. Every player gives their all, 100 percent every time.
After overcoming injuries and getting back into peak physical shape, Scanlon has become a key figure in Brian Barry-Murphy's squad, featuring in all but one of Cardiff's Championship matches this season. He praised the manager’s psychological approach and leadership qualities:
He has built an excellent rapport with every single player. When you step onto the pitch, you genuinely want to fight for him.
The attacking and aggressive style of Barry-Murphy’s team is reflected in their impressive statistics, as Cardiff leads the Championship in the total number of shots on goal after eight rounds. The Welsh side will return to action this Saturday, facing Blackburn Rovers away after the international break.
