There are simply over three months left of this season, and Liverpool nonetheless have every part to combat for. Their subsequent opponent presents a well timed reminder from when the Reds have been final on this place.
Jurgen Klopp‘s aspect have misplaced simply 4 video games in all competitions this season, and solely two within the league – however we all know it’s typically attracts that kill you.
Thus far, Liverpool have needed to accept a degree within the league on six completely different events – twice greater than Man Metropolis – and twice they relinquished a successful place.
When the best of margins determine who lifts the trophy in Might, Liverpool know they have to maintain their foot on their opponent’s throat – and classes from a earlier Brentford go to might be well timed.
Don’t have to look too far again
In 2021/22, when Liverpool have been one level and one final day victory away from a quadruple, you can not assist however try to establish what might have been improved, what might have been completely different.
That season, Klopp’s males once more completed one level behind Metropolis after shedding much less (two defeats to a few) however drawing extra (eight to 6) within the Premier League.
And oddly sufficient, we’re at the moment taking a look at an identical document within the desk. The Reds have misplaced fewer video games (two to a few) however have settled for a degree extra typically (six to 4) than Pep Guardiola’s aspect.
It shouldn’t be that you need to win each recreation to raise the trophy, however that’s the place we’re at at the moment, and as a type of attracts in 2021/22 unfolded at Brentford, it’s a well timed reminder.
The journey to the Brentford Group Stadium in 2021/22 might have solely been the sixth matchday of the marketing campaign, however the Reds twice relinquished a lead that day and took dwelling one level as an alternative of three.
Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones each noticed their targets cancelled out after Diogo Jota had put Liverpool again in stage footing, with the Bees scoring with eight minutes left of the 90 to safe a 3-3 draw.
Eight members of the beginning XI that day stay on the membership and 7 might but begin once more on Saturday, health allowing.
And, actually, each journeys to Brentford since their return to the topflight has seen Thomas Frank take 4 factors of a doable six – a document that the Reds can’t afford for him to proceed.
Take nothing with no consideration
Frank, who has been one of many names talked about within the seek for Klopp’s successor, hasn’t discovered a lot pleasure at Anfield, however he harnesses his dwelling floor properly towards the Reds.
This season, although, Brentford have gained 4 and misplaced 5 of their 12 dwelling video games and at the moment sit 14th within the desk – a dip from their ninth-place end final season.
Liverpool can’t afford to take that at face worth, although, as half of their league attracts this season have been towards groups at the moment positioned ninth and under.
When any crew faces the Reds it’s with renewed power, perception and a agency want to get one over on them – sadly, we’re not as lucky as Metropolis when others roll on their again for a tickle.
You might be positive the Bees will do the previous and never the latter on Saturday, and armed within the data that it hasn’t been a cheerful looking floor, Klopp’s males have to be prepared from the primary whistle.
It’s an early 12.30pm begin within the capital and the Reds’ squad is to be bolstered by the return of some faces, ones who’re armed with the teachings of the previous and able to successful at Brentford for the primary time since 1983.
