Virgil van Dijk has conceded Liverpool have been unrecognisable at times this season due to a collection of poor performances, most notably Napoli away in the Champions League.
The Reds turned a corner in recent weeks by winning their final two Premier League fixtures before the World Cup break, in addition to booking their place in the knockout phase of Europe's elite competition for the sixth straight season.
There was genuine concern Liverpool's impressive Champions League record of recent years was at risk after a dismal 4-1 defeat against Napoli in their opening group stage fixture, a display that very few individuals came away with any credit from.