Stats show Adam Lallana’s improvement compared to this time last season

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The midfielder has been in fine form for Liverpool this season.

As the international break once again sees the domestic calendar halted, it is fair to say Liverpool will be looking backwards with pleasure.

After 11 games of the season, they sit top of the table, a point clear of second-placed Chelsea and comfortably the league’s top scorers.

Indeed for many, they are by far the most entertaining team to watch so far this season.

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana celebrates scoring their first goal

A number of their players have found themselves in fine form, especially the front three of Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

Another star performer has been midfielder Adam Lallana, who, playing as part of a midfield three has been excellent.

So, just how improved has the England man been compared to the same stage last season? We have taken a look at the stats.

Passing wise he has been far superior, posting more accurate passes per game, more successful final third passes per game and more key passes per game.

His overall passing accuracy has also risen, going up from 83% last season to 86% this season.

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana celebrates scoring their third goal

He is also winning more dribbles per game, 1.64 compared to 1.57, although his number of shots on target per game has fallen.

The scale of his improvement is shown in his goal and assist charts, with three goals and five assists bettering his score of zero in both departments last season.

Of course, he has played four more games this season compared to last but nonetheless it is an impressive improvement from Lallana and Liverpool will be hoping there is more to come as they eye a title challenge.

Liverpool’s Adam Lallana celebrates scoring their third goal