Powderfinger
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I think the big trap going forward is convincing themselves that this was all about injuries and that they can be title contenders again with the same team just by staying healthy.
The injuries have been awful but the squad is aging and I just don’t think it can maintain the same intensity, either physically or mentally. If Salah and/or Mane start to drop off, it could get even uglier. And the track record of similar players (mobile wide forwards dependent on dribbling, acceleration, and the ability to create an extra yard at will) in the Premier league after age 29 is pretty awful.
A squad refresh and some new tactical ideas is really necessary. I think the biggest thing they could do is sign an influential 9 or 10 player who could really give them a different dynamic in central spaces.
The injuries have been awful but the squad is aging and I just don’t think it can maintain the same intensity, either physically or mentally. If Salah and/or Mane start to drop off, it could get even uglier. And the track record of similar players (mobile wide forwards dependent on dribbling, acceleration, and the ability to create an extra yard at will) in the Premier league after age 29 is pretty awful.
A squad refresh and some new tactical ideas is really necessary. I think the biggest thing they could do is sign an influential 9 or 10 player who could really give them a different dynamic in central spaces.