Liverpool, their psychological challenge and how to generate momentum again

Liverpool are ninth in the Premier League table. They are 11 points behind leaders Arsenal and 10 behind champions Manchester City. Liverpool have made their worst start to a season since 2014-15. The midweek Champions League victory over Rangers provided some respite.

Liverpool have struggled this season. They have conceded the first goal in five of their seven league games and won just two of them. Virgil van Dijk believes that if the players from 10 to 20 years ago were under the microscope they would have been struggling. Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp advises his players not to read social media. Steve Snape believes it's harder for elite sportspeople to shield themselves from negativity. He also believes having a strong support network and friends and hobbies outside the game are the antidote to the pressure inside it. Jordan Henderson plays an important role behind the scenes in terms of trying to lift spirits during difficult spells.