Goals
Liverpool have scored five goals in six Champions League matches — four of which came against minnows Ludogorets. Their lack of a cutting edge has been a factor domestically but it has cost them dearly in Europe.


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Creativity
Undoubtedly, the reason for the lack of goals. Despite promising opening 20-minute spells in both games against Real Madrid when they dominated the game the side had nothing to show for their efforts and that left them vulnerable. A sterile performance in Basel put them in trouble
early on.