Like last season, Liverpool still had a relatively difficult season, only last season because of widespread injuries and this season because of injuries and the impact of national team matches. However, relying on the excellent performance of the substitute players, they successfully won the winning streak in the absence of Salah and Mane, and did not completely open the gap by Manchester City, which is crucial for Liverpool. However, as the head coach of Liverpool, Klopp's problems are still relatively serious, at the end of the season, many players are facing the problem of contract renewal, if not successfully solved, this team that once stood at the top of Europe is likely to be in a relatively big trouble.
Judging from the results of this season, Liverpool still maintain a strong strength this season, in the 24 games played so far, they have won 16 of them, only lost 2 games, and currently have 54 points in the standings, and there is indeed a gap between the first-placed Manchester City, but there is still a direct dialogue between the two sides, and Liverpool have not completely lost the opportunity. From the data of both ends of the attack and defense, Liverpool is still one of the most offensive teams in the entire Premier League, and has scored 61 goals so far, ranking first in the league, but there is a slight gap between the defensive end and Manchester City, conceding 5 more goals than the opponent.
Judging from the data, Liverpool's strength on the defensive end this season has actually declined. Personally, I think it is mainly for two reasons, on the one hand, Liverpool's tactics have undergone a series of changes, the team's midfield has declined in the case of Thiago, on the other hand, the current position of central defender, the combination of Van Dijk and Matip actually has room for further improvement. In midfield, Liverpool's most appearances this season are henderson, Fabinho and Thiago, the 36-year-old veteran Milner. The team has played 16 games this season, and this attendance efficiency is already very exaggerated for the veteran.
As a veteran who has entered the end of his career, Milner has actually maintained quite good form, especially in the absence of most of the players last season, he has not lived up to the trust of the manager, and has played a very key role in many games. Last season alone in the league, Milner has made 26 appearances, and his physical running and excellent defense have made him one of Klopp's most trusted players. After the end of the season, Milner's contract with Liverpool is about to expire, according to media reports, Klopp has already sent him a one-year contract extension in order to keep Milner, and the salary part has not been affected. If all goes well, the 18-year-old, who is known by fans as the "18-year-old", will still be at Anfield next season.
Aside from Milner's trust in the manager, it looks like Manchester United manager Lonnick hasn't given up on his captain, Maguire. Maguire's performance has not been at its best this season, especially after many fatal mistakes, which have been questioned by fans, and even doubt whether he is worthy of the captain's armband of Manchester United. But in an interview, Lonnick said: "Maguire is our captain and I don't have any reason to change that". Although there is no way to confirm how much truth is in Lonnick's words, It is indeed difficult for Maguire to be abandoned by Manchester United, because other centre-back substitutes are even inferior to Maguire.