Liverpool 'faltering' - does the international break help or hinder?

Behind the two title-chasers is the race to secure European football for next season. The two clubs with most to mull over after seeing their top-four hopes dealt a blow are Liverpool and Chelsea. Arne Slot's side have put up a disappointing title defence this term and even their bid to finish in the Champions League places is faltering, having lost two and drawn one of their three games prior to this international break.