Until we get our first choice centrebacks fit and Fabinho back into midfield with Hendo then things are never going to look like the Liverpool of last season.
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It has been happening for a while, but it hasn't been as bad as - what is it - 2 losses and 3 draws in our last 5 games or something?
We've been off-the-boil for a while sure, but still one of the better sides. Though you're right that it isn't great in this moment.
I think it might be less about running out of ideas and more about the core of the Squad having gone to War too many times and just not being able to find that extra gear - Real Madrid and Barca have arguably suffered similar.
Big challenges to come for them and for the General.
In terms of things the players can do, I'd place a bloody BAN on trying to cross the ball against sides with tall, physical centre-backs! It's infuriating how often we waste having that space out wide with these things.
Until we get our first choice centrebacks fit and Fabinho back into midfield with Hendo then things are never going to look like the Liverpool of last season.
Ian the Liverpool of before Christmas last season. It was the first half of the season that won us the title. The team at full strength looked to have run out of steam.
There is no point ignoring what happened after the Watford game.
We won it by sheer will. That isn’t enough to keep you winning it. Every season is different - rivals improve - injuries occur.
They're very important, for sure.
Wouldn't take massive changes to improve on what we saw tonight.
First off, either tell Trent not to cross or don't play him. He is stinking the place up at present. I am sure this won't last forever as he has some tremendous qualities, but it isn't working right now.
Second, don't have Thiago sitting deeper than Wijnaldum for half a match! Thiago's vision should be closer to goal.
Those two things alone bring us up 5-10% and every little counts.
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