Liverpool fans finally felt a little breeze of relief after the 2-0 win against West Ham, a match that couldn't have come at a better time after three straight losses and a growing sense that things were slipping fast.
Softfootball understands that It wasn't some glamorous, vintage Liverpool performance, but it showed something supporters had been begging for in recent weeks: balance, energy, and bravery in team selection.
With Arne Slot urging his side before the game to fight for the win , it was only proper the Dutch manager led by example, and he did by benching Mohamed Salah for this fixture to allow for more dynamism.