Liverpool have not looked like their comfortable selves so far this season.

While the Reds started this Premier League season in good form, winning their first five games, their performances were not up to scratch, which led to defeats away to both Crystal Palace and Chelsea.

Those defeats were alongside a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League midweek, with all three defeats leading to criticism from pundits about how Arne Slot’s team have played.

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Last season’s champions will be looking to overturn this poor run of games tomorrow against Manchester United at Anfield, in a game which should be a brilliant return for the top-flight after an international break.

When their performances have been analysed, numerous factors have been pointed to as to blame, including the defensive issues, new signings, and overall team balance.

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The recruits from the summer have been under the spotlight because some have not been able to adapt to the league as quickly as expected, with Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak taking the brunt of it due to their price tags.

Didi Hamann believes that in the summer they have lost something, but...