Liverpool's fortunes may not appear as bleak as they did a couple of weeks ago but Jurgen Klopp's side still do not resemble the outfit that has pushed Manchester City all the way in recent seasons.
A last-gasp victory against Newcastle at Anfield means the Reds are fifth in the Premier League table, with Fabio Carvalho - who only turned 20 earlier this week - scoring a 98th-minute winner.
But it is his team-mates who have just entered their 30s who have had the most questions asked of them so far this season.