In this round of the Premier League, the Reds visited Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, and the two teams finally drew 2-2. Such a result is undoubtedly what Manchester City likes to see the most, with one point each of the two teams, which gives Manchester City's advantage at the top of the league table more solid.
Now that the Reds are already 11 points behind their leaders, Manchester City, it is almost impossible to achieve a series of mistakes in the second half of the season. This season's Premier League title is likely to be won by Manchester City again.
The Reds have performed well this season, but compared to the season in which they won the Premier League title, the team does lack the spirit of the championship team. Reds star Carragher said bluntly after the game: "Liverpool now lack control, just like Klopp has been coaching the team for one or two years, they can't control the rhythm of the game in their own hands, which is the biggest gap with Manchester City." ”
According to statistics, the Reds have only won 12 games in the end when they have led 17 times in the competition this season. City have won all of the games they have taken the lead in 17 times. That's the biggest difference between the two teams at the moment. Liverpool have good explosiveness and can find life in tough situations, but they will lose control of the game after taking the lead and be caught by their opponents for weaknesses, thus forming a blow. City, however, were able to control the game well after taking the lead and kill the game completely.
The decline in the ability of core players is already an indisputable fact, but the Reds do not have a good solution at present. The team's meagre investment in reinforcements every year does not match the Reds' ambition to compete for the title. A deal like Manchester City's £100 million win against Glalish seems unthinkable on the Reds' side. It is not easy for Klopp to keep the team at the top competitive, but in the face of such a reality, it is probably more difficult for the team to make further breakthroughs.
Liverpool's two previous seasons of champions and league titles are gone, and the control of the midfield is no longer as good as it was. If Fenway Group is not able to increase its investment and bring in strong reinforcements for the team, it will be difficult for Klopp alone to keep the Reds competitive in the league and champions league. In the end, it will only be suppressed by Manchester City and it will be difficult to surpass.