Liverpool hero Sami Hyypia fears fullbacks Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson could be burned out in the race for title glory.

The duo are key to Liverpool's high-tempo attacking game, but former Kop defender Hyypia reckons Jurgen Klopp has a real dilemma – because they are too good.

“Trent and Andy are world class full-backs but I just wish we could control their load a little bit for the season," said Hyypia.

“They are so vital to the team pattern that they are playing many minutes, because they are just so good.

“Maybe at some stage that could be a small problem but I hope the manager and his staff can balance their load so they are able to play as many vital minutes as they can.

“It's tough to take them out because they add so much to the team, but I'd be worried if they got injured."