Micah Richards has discussed what could potentially derail Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title this season.
The Reds secured a commanding 2-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
The victory extended Liverpool’s lead to 11 points over City, who are currently enduring a seven-game winless run across all competitions.
With Arsenal and Chelsea now trailing by nine points, Richards feels the title race is largely out of reach for them.
However, he believes that injuries to key players such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk could be the only thing that stops Liverpool’s momentum, as manager Arne Slot has guided them to an impressive 18-1-1 record since taking over.
“Losing Salah or Van Dijk would change everything,” Richards said on Sky Sports. “We’ve seen how important big players are—Odegaard and Saka for Arsenal, Rodri and De Bruyne for City. Salah is remarkable; even when he’s not at his best, he makes an impact at crucial moments. Van Dijk is just as vital in defense.”
Richards concluded, “If both stay fit, it’s hard to imagine anyone stopping Liverpool this season.”