Liverpool have been winless in their last three games across all competitions, causing both the Premier League and UEFA Europa League title challenges to go astray.
James Pearce has opened up on what he has heard from within the club about the recent behind the recent underwhelming performances from the players.
He said on the Walk On podcast: "I think that showed it's almost like a bit of a perfect storm in a way because then you've got other players who have come back from injury and they just clearly lacking rhythm.
“You'd certainly put Salah in that category. Szoboszlai has been a pale shadow of the player that he was first half of the season since he came back from his hamstring issues.
“Curtis Jones is still trying to get up to speed. Of course, we've seen Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and [Diogo] Jota coming back after long periods out. But I think from speaking to people as well, just how emotionally draining the last few months has played a part.
“When was the last time that Liverpool won at a canter and were able to ease off and effectively just enjoy the last 20/30 minutes of a match with no jeopardy? I think it's probably the 4-1 win at Brentford when they were ahead at halftime and had the points wrapped up by 60/70 minutes.”
Liverpool will hope the end this slump with a big win over Atalanta in the second leg of the Europa League on Thursday, and need to win by a 4-0 margin or equivalent to move into the semi-final.
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