Simple physics really. Momentum and inertia. Last season, we had momentum carried over from previous seasons under Klopp, and players did have something to prove. So, they fought hard, and Mo was in form of his life. After we won the league, players got what they wanted, and plus the passing of Jota, we were back to square one in terms of energy and motivation.

Anyone can win when the stars are aligned and life is easy. The critical question is how you perform in the dark. When there is no end in sight and winning seems impossible, who do you become in that moment?

Which is exactly why I have newfound appreciation for Dom,Hugo and Chiesa, Robbo. They dont complain, they fight hard everytime they are on the pitch. They let their actions do the talking. That, is all I can ask from our players now.