This is the longest barren run by any side at home since records began in the 2006-07 season. Klopp defended his position, pointing out that he had fielded the club’s youngest-ever Champions League team, but Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho and Diogo Jota surely did not need to play at all. Liverpool can play through any team in the world when their high-press system is utilised by their best XI. Anfield is an intimidating place to play when full, but that fear-factor has gone for now. Injuries haven’t helped, but claims by Liverpool fans that they would have been top of the league had everyone stayed fit are outlandish to say the least.

Source: The Star March 10, 2021 21:00 UTC