It would appear the effects of Liverpool's thrilling but exhausting quadruple chase of last season continue to linger way beyond the confines of the AXA Training Centre.
That the Reds expended so much physical and mental energy in their attempt to chase down four trophies has long been attributed as a contributory factor to the sluggish start that set the tone for a tortuous campaign this time around.
Injuries, fatigue and a lack of rest and proper preparation have all played their part, along with the need to refashion the forward line following the departure of Jurgen Klopp mainstay Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich last summer.
