Context is key when looking at Liverpool’s recent results after an unsettling 5-2 loss to Real Madrid at home.
With the Reds level at Selhurst Park after a rare European thrashing, the temptation for many has been to put up their ‘THE END IS NEAR’ banners on Twitter and beyond.
The criticism is far from unwarranted, of course, although having secured seven points out of a possible nine from our last three league meetings with Everton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace should perhaps be seen through the lens of hope rather than impending disaster. .
The pressure is on Jurgen Klopp and company to prove a corner has been turned in the top flight, of course, with another difficult test lurking around the corner in the form of Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United revival.
READ MORE: ‘They tell us’: Trusted journalist shares news of Bellingham’s ‘intent’ as Liverpool make budget decision
READ MORE: Klopp admits ‘different situation’ with Luis Diaz amid transfer swap rumors
Alisson Becker is the man between the hosts’ sticks, with Virgil van Dijk teaming up with Ibrahima Konate in the center of defence.
Stefan Bajcetic, to the delight of the home crowd, no doubt returns to midfield three alongside Fabinho and Harvey Elliott.
Darwin Núñez recovered in time for procedures and finds himself back in the first XI with Mo Salah and Diogo Jota.
You can check out the full team news below, courtesy of @LFC:
And the news from the team is… LIVE! Thoughts on XI Jurgen’s off? ???? #LFC pic.twitter.com/Ill75BbCtm
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) March 1, 2023
EOTK Insider Opinion: Why Liverpool Must Do EVERYTHING To Sign Alexis Mac Allister This Summer And Follow The Old Plan
