Chris Sutton has suggested that Liverpool could benefit from being forced to play nine games in October.
Historically, Jurgen Klopp has had plenty to say about a congested schedule, lamenting the impact on player fitness, safety and mounting injury concerns.
“Liverpool had an extremely flat start to the season so perhaps the break in the season after Queen Elizabeth II died and then the international break came at a good time for Reds boss Jurgen Klopp,” he said. the 49-year-old to BBC Sport. .
“October is an extremely busy month for the Reds, with nine games in total, and playing that often could help them get back into rhythm.
“I am supporting them to begin that process here and start the month successfully, although it will not be easy.”
With the likes of Calvin Ramsay, Ibrahima Konate and Caoimhin Kelleher returning to training, not to mention the recent additions of Diogo Jota, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara out of the injury ward, the Reds look increasingly up to the challenge. ahead.
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Normally, looking at the list of games to be played in October would inspire a growing sense of dread.
However, with several notable stars enjoying an extended layoff period (either through omission or lack of selection for their national teams), we’ll be entering the next stage of the season with a relatively new team.
That could be hugely decisive when it comes to our hopes of maximizing our points tally in a difficult run of games that includes meetings with Manchester City and league leaders Arsenal.
It remains to be seen if a packed schedule will help us get back on track, as Sutton suggests, though there is no doubt that the month represents a great opportunity to climb back up the table and reassert ourselves as title contenders.
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