I think Liverpool are still in the driving seat while it remains like this
Phil Thompson
The Reds are in the midst of a mini injury crisis, with Joe Gomez, Dejan Lovren and Trent Alexander-Arnold all sidelined.
And Sky Sports pundit Thompson says Liverpool’s injuries are behind their slip up, however, the Reds hero is confident his old side can win the title.
“Even with how poor West Ham have been, we knew they would roll up their sleeves and show their fans how good they are against the big boys,” Thompson told Sky Sports.
“It is a bit embarrassing how they turn up for the big games, like Manchester United and Arsenal too, and capitulate in some of the smaller games.
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“I think Liverpool are still in the driving seat while it remains like this. They face Bournemouth on Saturday while City take on Chelsea.
“Nerves are being shredded at the moment and dropping four points in the last two games is not really helping. It is the performances.
“I have been a great believer being a defender, that having consistency with the formation helps and that was their forte, a back four and a goalkeeper means more clean sheets.
“Once the injuries hit they have kept changing the back four and then you are changing the dynamics of the side. You can see that.
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Liverpool news: Phil Thompson says injuries are behind their slip in form (Image: GETTY)
“The lads up front - while they weren't scoring goals - you could count on the defence keeping clean sheets, but they have looked vulnerable.
“Possession was given away a lot against West Ham which was one of Klopp's fortes. The set-piece vulnerability was a lot to do with changes in personnel.
“Liverpool have to get their consistency and intensity back in their game. Bournemouth will look to hit on the break like they did at Chelsea so they can be dangerous.”
Liverpool host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick off).