Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has identified a critical lack of squad depth as the primary factor behind the club's recent Premier League slump.
Following a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the Amex Stadium against Brighton & Hove Albion, the former captain spoke to TNT Sports regarding the immense pressure currently facing manager Arne Slot.
Despite a dominant 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League just days prior, the defending champions appeared sluggish and lacked the necessary physical intensity to secure a result in the league.
Gerrard pointed out that the high-stakes European fixtures have drained the team’s emotional energy, leaving the starting eleven exhausted for weekend matches.
Because the current first-team roster lacks high-quality bench options, Slot has been unable to effectively rotate the squad to maintain performance levels.
This tenth league loss of the season has left the Reds sitting in fifth place in the Premier League table, turning their path to top-four qualification into an uphill battle.
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