Arne Slot, the Feyenoord manager, might have unintentionally struck a chord among Liverpool fans when he admitted that Ibrahima Konate's injury felt like the last straw in his team's struggles.
The injury to one of the most integral players in the Liverpool defense may seem like a minor setback to some, but the reality is that it has the power to snowball into a larger problem.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City often relied heavily on the defensive prowess of Rodri, and with Konate absent, Liverpool might struggle to contain their adversaries, just like Feyenoord struggled against Liverpool without their ace defensive midfielder, Orkun Kokcu.
As it stands, Liverpool's fate hangs precariously in the balance. Their fortunes can quickly shift for better or for worse. They must assess the situation wisely and produce a pragmatic response.
From a tactical standpoint, Liverpool has two clear alternatives for Konate - one is Joel Matip and the other is Joe Gomez.
For years, Gomez's talent has suffered greatly due to lessened playing time and a string of chronic injuries.
Given Gomez's skill and previous experience at the highest level, it is difficult to consider any other replacement besides Gomez in place of Konate.
This may turn out to be an opportunity of his lifetime and one which could spark Gomez to newfound glory.
Fabio Carvalho could thrive in playing as the false nine. However, Darwin Nunez does bring in an added tenacity and unmatched determination.
Therefore, although things might get difficult for Liverpool in light of Konate's injury, they must draw on their collective grit and the vast pool of in-house talent at their disposal.