Liverpool is set to enter the second international break of the season in a strong position, leading the Premier League. This is after a hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace kept them one point ahead of last season’s top two, Manchester City and Arsenal. However, the win came at a cost as key players faced injuries. Alisson Becker suffered a hamstring injury likely to sideline him for several weeks. Additionally, Slot confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister also sustained an injury, although the midfielder later downplayed its seriousness. With Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott already out injured, Slot will be hoping to avoid further issues as most of his squad goes away for international duties over the next two weeks. Liverpool’s return to action at home against a resurgent Chelsea on Sunday, October 20 marks the beginning of a hectic period of seven matches in 20 days.
Alan Shearer, a Newcastle United legend, discussed Liverpool’s prospects for the title on Match of the Day.
Alan Shearer said, “They certainly can, absolutely yeah. They need to stay clear of injuries. We’ve seen a couple that they’ve had today, but I think we’ve seen enough already in the first few games to say that they’ll be strong, he’s made a really good start.”
Meanwhile, fellow Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards expressed more caution regarding Liverpool’s title prospects.
Micah Richards said, “The thing is Chelsea and Arsenal are next, that’s when we are going to judge them. But they look good, in a different way to (Jurgen) Klopp. More slower-paced, through the lines, slower build-up and all those sorts of things, but they’re doing well.”
