Liverpool just went through an exhausting match with MU in round 17 of the Premier League. In that match, Liverpool had more shots, but the goal didn’t come. MU had a brave day of competition to bring home their first draw this season. Meanwhile, winning only 1 point caused Liverpool to lose the number 1 position in the rankings to Arsenal.

Besides, Liverpool also had their second consecutive match without a win in all competitions. Before that, they lost to Union Saint-Gilloise in a procedural match in the Europa League group stage. Liverpool’s problem now is to determine which arenas need to be deployed and which ones must be ignored. Because if you keep trying to pursue tournaments, it will be a big challenge at a time when the competition schedule is as dense as today.

Therefore, coach Jurgen Klopp will have to calculate carefully when Liverpool is still competing in the English Premier League and Europa League. Now, they will face “stubborn” opponent West Ham in the quarter-finals of the 2023/24 English League Cup. West Ham also participates in the Europa League like Liverpool, but perhaps, they will focus on the cup arena rather than competing in the Premier League.

Therefore, it is likely that coach David Moyes will field the best squad to win tickets to the semi-finals. Against a tough opponent like West Ham, despite having a better recent head-to-head record (4 wins, 1 loss), Liverpool will probably proactively let go to focus their efforts on the two main tournaments.

Furthermore, ahead of Liverpool there is an important match with top team Arsenal on Christmas (December 24). Therefore, the opportunity to continue will be open for West Ham.