"One of the biggest issues this season for the Reds has been a lack of consistency form the engine room as they have tried several combinations of players that just have not been able to find a foothold in matches. Having more possession but not doing anything with it is not true possession at all. Alexis Mac Allister has struggled to hit the heights we saw from him in his early days at Anfield and him getting back to that form would be huge."
"The balance has not always been on point in the middle of the park as Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz are both players that love to get forward which has left the likes of Ryan Gravenberch or Curtis Jones exposed to ruthless counters. The Dutch midfielder returning from an injury absence will be important, but if he does not have more help from his teammates, his impact will be very limited."
Liverpool are enduring a poor run across competitions, showing vulnerability to various opponents and suffering from injuries and a crisis of confidence. Manager Arne Slot must reshape the lineup while addressing a midfield that lacks consistency and balance. Alexis Mac Allister has dipped from earlier form, and the forward tendencies of Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz expose midfielders like Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones to counters. Gravenberch's return from injury will help only if teammates provide protection. Goal-scoring has dried up, compounded by Alexander Isak's injury and Mohamed Salah's inability to play full matches recently. A balanced midfield and renewed attacking threat are essential.
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