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Man Utd legend Gary Neville: Liverpool players are mentally and physically struggling
FORMER Manchester United defender Gary Neville thinks that Liverpool's slump is a result of the squads mental and physical shape.
Gary Neville thinks that most of the Liverpool players are mentally and physically struggling
The United full-back made his comments in the wake of Liverpool's miserable 3-1 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
Live on Monday Night Football, Neville said: "Liverpool's performance was woeful for Liverpool.
"When you think of the standard that they set themselves last year, that's what is damaging them at this point in time.
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These players are mentally struggling and physically struggling
"I think a few of them need taking out and need a rest.
"This looks to me like a team who are carrying led legs, and that comes from lacking in confidence.
"These players are mentally struggling and physically struggling."
Liverpool face a tough trip to Bulgarian side Ludogorets on Wednesday night, a must win match if they are to progress in the Champions League.
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