Indeed, they were on an unbeaten 44-match league sequence stretching back to 3 January 2019, when they lost at Manchester City. Throw in the Champions League last-16 first-leg defeat at Atletico Madrid, a matter that can still be put right at Anfield, and there is no doubt Liverpool are going through the kind of occasional downturn that affects even the greatest of sides. Winning, though, is a habit and for the moment Liverpool have lost it. And, in his absence, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's importance as a leader and midfield operator has been underscored. Liverpool have mislaid some old certainties in recent weeks but Klopp will be confident they can be rediscovered before Simeone rumbles into town.

Source: BBC March 03, 2020 23:48 UTC