The Liverpool manager discussed the varying aspects of player fatigue, noting that while regular game time can lead to reduced freshness, it is a common factor for all teams. He emphasized the importance of fitness and the absence of injuries in maintaining optimal player condition. In referencing the playing time of Arsenal’s Gabriel and William Saliba, he highlighted the significant number of games they had participated in, while also acknowledging his own team’s rigorous schedule.

Despite initially being left out of the starting line-up for the first two league matches, Gabriel has since become a regular feature, appearing in 32 of the 34 league fixtures.