Ludogorets coach Georgi Dermendzhiev believes he has spotted physical and mental weakness in all Liverpool's matches this season.
Former Reds defender and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher suggested after Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace that Brendan Rodgers' side is lacking in leaders and is too easily bullied out of games.
And Dermendzhiev sees no reason to disagree with that assessment as he prepares his side to take on Liverpool in their penultimate Champions League Group B match in Sofia on Wednesday.
"I kind of agree with that opinion. It looks that way in every Liverpool game this season - and I have watched every one," he said.
"Liverpool have very high quality players and the only problems they have are in the minds of the players.
"I also know they have very good players and even if they are not in the right mindset they can still turn it around very easy.
"It is only a matter of time before they start to play good football again."
The Bulgarian minnows were only denied a draw in the reverse fixture at Anfield in September by Steven Gerrard's stoppage-time penalty which secured the Reds a 2-1 victory.
Dermendzhiev said that match had given them confidence for the rest of the campaign and they are not in awe of the five-time European champions, who arrive in Sofia looking to end a four-match losing streak in all competitions.
"We were unknown before the first game and now the situation is completely different," he added.
"Everyone knows what we can do and how we play and I think it will change the way Liverpool will play compared to the first game.
"I am pretty sure Mr Rodgers will play with all the best players he has got but I really hope we have a chance to win.
"The (Ludogorets) players have already played enough games in the Champions League so they won't be motivated in the wrong way but we will try to do our best.
"This game is one every player looks forward to against the big teams. We do respect them but we don't fear them."
Watch Ludogorets v Liverpool live on Sky Sports 5 at 7.45pm on Wednesday.
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