- Liverpool’s defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare as Juergen Klopp’s once-imperious side implodes and sets unwanted club records.
The slump is all the more extraordinary as it comes after they were previously unbeaten at home for 68 games over almost four years. Klopp has frequently spoken of his preference to operate a tight knit squad, and there is no doubt it helped foster the ‘Mentality Monster’ attitude of which the German waxed lyrical, with stunning comeback victories against Barcelona and Aston Villa fine examples.
Salah came away happy as his goal in the 1-1 draw made him the club’s record Champions League scorer but, taking the long view, it seemed a glaring missed opportunity to give the Egyptian a proper rest in a congested period. But since assembling a title-winning unit, Edwards has not addressed one issue that was always going to rear its head when injuries started to happen – Liverpool’s strength in depth, or lack of.
Other teams have elected to adapt in this demanding and highly unusual season, with matches coming thick and fast and rearranged at short notice. Those issues were compounded by an injury to captain Jordan Henderson, who could have continued as a useful emergency defender and would have provided strong leadership during a difficult time. -- Ed Osmond, sports editor, LondonLiverpool’s losing run at Anfield has been marked by a lethargic look, not least in attack. Though Klopp undoubtedly has world-class talent to choose from, the relative lack of depth in their squad has forced him to pick the same players over and over again.
The drug cycle demands this downshift.
heyheymboi they need to keep up..
horrible
Nothing lasts forever. And players are no robots. 😉
andybananas damn bro even Reuters baggin you?
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