Didi Hamann names one Liverpool player who is key to unlocking title challenge

Dietmar Hamann has tipped one player to unlock his full potential and has given his verdict on the club’s title hopes.

Jurgen Klopp’s side were briefly top of the table after their late win at Wolves on the weekend and have won four of their five opening games.

Hamann suggests that Liverpool’s weakness against a certain type of opponent will allow Manchester City to win the league for a record-breaking fourth year in row.

However, he does expect Darwin Nunez to emerge as the Reds’ match-winner on more than one occasion

Hamann

“I'd have to rule out a serious title bid. Things can change quickly, but I'd like to see a bit more from this Liverpool side,”

"Things might look good on paper, but a lot of Liverpool's struggles come from being unable to break teams down.

“When teams put 10 men behind the ball at Anfield, Liverpool have tended to struggle. I think this is where Nunez comes in - look at what he did at Newcastle. Liverpool have a lot of options, but I think this season could be his.

“Overall, though, I'd say Liverpool aren't contenders. City remain the benchmark.”