Complex sentence: Liverpool appeared ready to mount a strong title challenge in 1997--98 season, however, an injury to Fowler, that lasted for the majority of the season, prevented the team from making the most of its potential.
Split into simpler sentences: Liverpool appeared ready to mount a strong title challenge in 1997--98 season. However, an injury to Fowler, that lasted for the majority of the season, prevented the team from making the most of its potential.