Fatigue could cost Liverpool

Liverpool are going through a series of 5 important matches in 2 weeks. And the fatigue factor means that 5 points from the first 3 matches is an impressive achievement for them. This streak will only end when Liverpool host Newcastle at home on March 16.

Only Tottenham, Bournemouth and Newcastle have made more intense sprints than Liverpool in this year's Premier League season. And all three teams have injury problems. Therefore, coach Arne Slot understands that there will be consequences if he pushes his players too much.

Mohamed Salah has played every Premier League game so far this season. This becomes more difficult when matches take place in high density. It is no coincidence that Slot has seen Liverpool suffer a higher loss rate when the Egyptian striker did not start.

The Egyptian is still managing his goal well. However, can your other teammates do the same thing? Can Ryan Gravenberch continue to maintain his high form? Alexis Mac Allister looked exhausted long before being substituted at Villa Park. Conor Bradley, meanwhile, came on and off injured.

Slot's ability to manage the match has received praise right from his Liverpool debut. He replaced Jarell Quansah at half-time against Ipswich Town. However, with the schedule at its most stressful stage, Liverpool's head coach is under close scrutiny. Currently, all matches come with a certain level of risk.

Some opinions say that the "Red Brigade" should be more active in the 2025 winter transfer window. They need new signings as the season enters its most stressful period. However, Liverpool's board still believe in Slot's current people and transformation.

There will be more difficult moments ahead, but if the pillars maintain their form, Liverpool still have the right to be confident.

"Liverpool are the strongest team in the Premier League and the strongest team in the Champions League," said Aston Villa coach Unai Emery. This weekend's win over Manchester City will affirm that or the opposite.