3 reasons why Liverpool aren't ready to win the Premier League yet

The 2018/19 has kicked in well and some astonishing football has been on display in England. Premier League is as competitive as it gets and the top clubs are set to battle it for the mega-title.

Five games into the season, Liverpool and Chelsea are the only teams with 100% record. An early insight into the league suggests that Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool could be in for a cut-throat title race.

Experts and fans alike have slashed the odds for this being the year for Liverpool. The Reds are playing some sensational football and have been in top form. Their recent victory against Spurs was a quality display altogether.

However, it seems that the title is perhaps too much to ask from Klopp's men as of now. That said, here are the reasons why the Merseyside club isn't ready to be the Champions of England yet.

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# 3. The experience factor

Can Jordan Henderson lead his men to glory?

Premier League is one of the toughest leagues in the world. A potential title contender needs to have enough squad depth, experience and nerve to keep going in the post-Christmas period.

It is very easy for the players to loose their heads after a string of good results. The role of the manager becomes important here. He needs to rally his troops and make them realize that the job is not even half-done.

Pep Guardiola did this wonderfully last season. Sir Alex Ferguson was a master when it came to diverging the attention from the title race. But is Jurgen Klopp capable of the same? The German is a brilliant tactician but hasn't won much lately. His last league title was back in 2011/12 in Germany.

He has a remarkable group of young players who are desperate to make their mark on the big stage. These are the players who have the desire but limited experience below their belt.

Of all his men, only James Milner holds the experience of winning a title. Such an inexperienced group of players needs a leader and a constant presence in the dressing room. Someone who is able to recognize the threat of being carried away in the lads and parry it away.

On top of everything, they'll be against the likes of City and Chelsea who've won four of the last five Premier League titles.

# 2. Lack of cohesion among the front three

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah didn't complement each other during the game.

A great deal of success for the Reds in 2017/18 resulted out of their front three. A trio which appeared to be tailor-made for Klopp's style of play. The understanding and rhythm between them was a delight to watch.

The trio was, in fact, one of the best ever front three in the game if the stats were anything to go by. However, the same front three appears to be somewhat opportunistic so far this season.

They have been scoring goals week in and out but not as a result of any link-up between the front three. Against Spurs, they didn't pass the ball to one another and it didn't go unnoticed.

Certainly, there is a lack of cohesion between them. Perhaps they are more inclined towards individual glory now that their potential has been recognised by the world.

Whatever the case may be, the news is not good for the club. If Klopp can't fix it, the title is a long shot to look at for the 18-time-English-champions.

# 1. Surmounting expectations

The infamous Steven Gerrard slip.

Jurgen Klopp's appointment in 2015 indicated the start of a process for the club. It was expected that he was the right man to bring back the glory days to the club in a few years.

2017/18 season saw Liverpool reach the Champions League final and there were signs of better things to come. After spending more than £230 million in 2018 alone, the Reds are now being seen as the title favorites.

The Anfield giants have had a tough luck in the past when it came to Premier League. They came massively close to winning it in 2008/09 only to fall short in the dying days. They suffered a similar fate in 2013/14 when a couple of bad results ensured their fall despite leading for a majority of the season.

Clearly, the team doesn't perform well under pressure. Five games into the season and they are already deemed to be favorites. The fans do have a reason to worry this time around too.