Even if that gets sorted, the exposed right flank will remain a feature. As LFC has worked their way through the preseason, I’m not convinced they’ve sorted out ways to limit the negative impact it may have. Teams know that’s a weakness and have continued to target it. Against Bayern, the Reds were punished. I’m afraid that’ll be the case against the top six opponents in the League, too.

If Liverpool walk away victors after hosting Southampton on Saturday afternoon, fans will be riding high into the six-week World Cup break. Four wins on the trot - something the club hasn’t been able to do all season.

The third installment of my weekly contribution to the LFC Jury at the Liverpool Echo.

The second installment of my weekly contribution to the LFC Jury at the Liverpool Echo.

The first installment of my weekly contribution to the LFC Jury at the Liverpool Echo.

Fans, like myself, looking for a response, saw one. The Mighty Reds looked to have done a complete 180 from the performance against Brighton—and much of the rest of the season as well. They were competent, confident, and all-conquering.

At best, the squad was disjointed. At worst, shambolic. If not for the match against Napoli, it could compete for the worst 90 minutes of football in the Klopp era.

Last night’s version of Liverpool was a revelation. They looked more like the side we’ve come to expect. Energetic, intense, dangerous. Are they back? Fans sure hope so.