The recent match against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 was Liverpool's 4th 0-0 draw this season, in all competitions. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have not achieved their best form in this match.
The above result is not a bad thing for Liverpool before the return match at Alianz Arena in 3 weeks. However, the Reds' scoring efficiency needs to be discussed.
According to statistics from the Daily Mail, after 8 matches in 2019, coach Jurgen Klopp's team scored 12 goals, an average of 1.5 goals/match.
Meanwhile, up to the match against Schalke 04 early this morning, Man City had scored 46 goals in 12 matches, an average of 3.83 goals/match. However, The Citizens have scored 21 goals against lower-ranked sides such as Rotherham, Newport andampton Albion in cup competitions.
Tottenham, Man United and Arsenal also have better scoring achievements than Liverpool. Even Wolverhampton and Crystal Palace have scored an average of 1.9 and 1.67 goals per game this year, respectively.
Despite playing less games than other Premier League sides, Liverpool's physical strength is not at its best. The trio Salah, Mane and Firmino are almost always in the starting lineup for every match of the "merseyside Red Devils".
Their value will become more important than ever for Liverpool's squad in the next week. The Kop will have to face Man United, Watford and Everton in their last three Premier League games.
Along with that, injuries to the central defenders and right defenders caused disruption to the midfield. James Milner, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have had to play in defence. As a result, the supply of the ball to the strikers has become unstable.
