Coach Arne Slot and Liverpool are really facing a difficult period.
The 0-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals not only puts them at a great disadvantage, but also comes in the context that Liverpool is facing the most harsh schedule in the top 5 Premier League race.
Pressure is increasing as this team has only won two victories in the last 8 matches. The heavy defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup has ended hopes of domestic titles, while a Champions League spot next season is also uncertain.
Currently, Liverpool is ranked fifth - just enough position to win a Champions League spot. However, Chelsea is only one point behind, while Brentford and Everton are also ready to take the lead if they win more.
According to Opta's prediction, Liverpool's chances of finishing in the top 5 are currently only 54.9% - a figure that clearly reflects their level of instability in the decisive stage.
Former defender Jamie Carragher once commented that if they cannot win a Champions League ticket, a team that won the Premier League last season and spends heavily like Liverpool will have no reason to justify it.
However, Slot still has a basis for hope. The Kop can still create explosive performances at Anfield, and two consecutive victories against Fulham and PSG can completely turn the tide in just one week.
However, statistics are pointing out many worrying issues. Liverpool has only won 4 in the last 13 matches in the Premier League, showing a clear decline in form. Although ranked second in the league in terms of shots, they are ranked 16th in terms of conversion to goals. This is evidence of ineffective finishing.
In addition, Liverpool dropped up to 9 points from conceding goals in the 90th minute onwards - the most in the league - reflecting a lack of concentration at a crucial moment.
Against Fulham, Liverpool has also not had a victory in three Premier League encounters under Slot, making this opponent a noteworthy nemesis.
In all competitions, Liverpool has lost 16 matches this season - the highest number since the 2014-2015 season. More notably, since the end of September, they have even lost more than won in the Premier League, with 11 other teams winning more points in the same period.
All those data show that Liverpool is not only facing temporary difficulties, but also facing a real crisis at the most important time of the season.
We hope to show another match at Anfield. If you want to put really strong pressure, then fans can be very helpful, the atmosphere is really passionate.
It is clear that we will not play tactically like tonight, but football has proven many times that anything can happen. In football, there are red cards, penalties and don't forget that Anfield can do a lot. Fans always make a big difference for us" - Slot said after the defeat to PSG.
