I certainly think the decline in form is down to tiredness, (not just the physical side) mental fatigue at this level can be massive. Really hope the break can give a much needed rest and we come back with all guns blazing.
Regarding Albrighton you are right he isnt competing for a spot now, but he could come on as a sub in certain games and make a difference. Just having an older, more experience player on the pitch might have made a difference in games where we conceded late on and lost out on 3 points.