Take a good, long whiff. That’s the of hope and promise. Its’ a fresh month. January is in the past. No matter how the season concludes, I’m not going to cry over it. Neither should you. What’s done can’t be undone. I’m here to support the Reds as they get going this February. This is about how we charge from now to the end of the season. Remember, anything is possible. You just have to believe.

Jürgen Klopp’s philosophy is intensity. Our pressing styled play worked well when we had sufficient recovery period and also our best players available. That wasn’t the case in January. Liverpool played nine times. When you play twice every week, it takes a toll on the body. No matter who much you want to, at times you just can’t. The body doesn't listen. It’s natural. Not to forget, there is a greater chance for injuries to creep in. We lost Philippe Coutinho for a good part to injury. Sadio Mané and Joel Matip were unavailable for different reasons. Our thin squad was exposed. Those who came in were not able to replicate the free flowing football we were spoilt to.

February Fixtures

Liverpool play just three times throughout the month. One of that comes after a 16 day break. We start by travelling to Hull City this weekend. Anfield will welcome Tottenham Hotspurs before the international week begins. On return from national duty, Liverpool go on the road again. This time to champions Leicester City. The Reds’ have averaged two points per league game when they have had at least four days rest this season.

What To Expect

With sufficient rest, the body will recuperate. With enough breaks, more time can be spent on the training ground. There will be the free flowing, attacking football — the kind that was a treat for the eyes. Liverpool will harass the opposition again. That’s what I expect to see in February.