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Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has offered his verdict on the current Reds squad.
After the Community Shield six weeks ago, the Reds kicked off the season with five consecutive victories, each featuring a decisive goal scored in the 83rd minute or later, including three in stoppage time.
Over the summer, the Reds have heavily strengthened the squad, bringing in two record-breaking signings of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, as well as Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez in a bid to retain the Premier League title.
Arne Slot has made four changes for the game against Everton.
Ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has been impressed with Liverpool's stars
Crouch also praised Liverpool for the “inevitable” way the Reds repeatedly find last-gasp winners, while cautioning that maintaining such drama every week would be difficult over the course of a full season
Speaking on TNT Sports, the former Reds striker added: "When you play against the great teams and fantastic teams with history, you feel almost like it’s inevitable that the pressure tells.
"Certainly in the early part of the season with the late goals, that consistent pressure, mental fatigue starts setting in [for opponents] and you get to a point of ‘Can we handle this
Each match has seen different players step up at crucial moments, highlighting not only the squad’s impressive depth but also the manager’s ability to rotate effectively without compromising performance.
With last-gasp drama already becoming a hallmark of the Reds' campaign in all competitions, Liverpool appears well-positioned to defend its crown and aim for Champions League glory, combining the experience of their established stars with the fresh energy and dynamism brought in by the new arrivals across key positions.