After 34 matches, Liverpool has gathered 66 points. This leaves the Anfield club in position three though it has played two more games than its rivals, Manchester City and Manchester United. Liverpool football club latest news indicate a club under pressure from within and without. There is pressure to finish within a Champions League position other than be relegated to the Europa League.
With a match scheduled for May 1st, the players have sufficient time to rest and recharge ahead of the remaining four games which have to be won to maintain any realistic chances of Europa League qualification. The remaining games are against Middleborough, West Ham United, Southampton and Watford. Two of these games will be played at Anfield with the others being away. It is deceptive to assume that they are easy games considering the recent defeat to lowly placed Crystal Palace.
The greatest worry for the Anfield outfit today is injuries. The skipper, Jordan Henderson has been out due to injury for most part of this campaign. His influence is missing and notable with defeat by Crystal Palace making the situation worse. The Reds have been demoralized by injuries and apparent inability to qualify for the champions League.
Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out for the entire season. He ranks among top players in the EPL who have be plagued by injuries for the longest time in the campaign. Others in the history of the Reds to suffer under injuries include Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen. His absence in the striking force will be blamed for the goal drought that will cost the team a Champions League place.
When Jurgen Klopp landed at Anfield, it was expected that he will end the EPL trophy drought that has stretched almost three decades. Though the profile of the club has risen, he seems to have run out of steam and finishing power. Anfield is yet to witness the graceful football it is known for. This seems to complicate discussions about his future.
The need to boost the Reds squad to make it easy to challenge for European position and trophies next season has seen interest grow towards Douglas Costa. Though they are facing competition from Juventus and Tottenham, the player seems more interested in moving to Anfield than other clubs.
Other high caliber players expected to land at Anfield include Michael Keane from Burnley, Kalidou currently at Napoli and Virgil playing at Southampton. Keane is a high quality center back who is also being hunted by Manchester City and Everton. To get his signature, Klopp will have to spend to the tune of 20 million pounds. The player is expected to turn around the midfield at Liverpool.
Season tickets sales are up from the last season. Liverpool is also expected to raise the morale of fans by bringing new faces to Anfield next season. With their rivals facing some of the top premier league clubs, there is still hope for a Champions League position. With players and the coach being equally determined, one can only wait and see.
With a match scheduled for May 1st, the players have sufficient time to rest and recharge ahead of the remaining four games which have to be won to maintain any realistic chances of Europa League qualification. The remaining games are against Middleborough, West Ham United, Southampton and Watford. Two of these games will be played at Anfield with the others being away. It is deceptive to assume that they are easy games considering the recent defeat to lowly placed Crystal Palace.
The greatest worry for the Anfield outfit today is injuries. The skipper, Jordan Henderson has been out due to injury for most part of this campaign. His influence is missing and notable with defeat by Crystal Palace making the situation worse. The Reds have been demoralized by injuries and apparent inability to qualify for the champions League.
Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out for the entire season. He ranks among top players in the EPL who have be plagued by injuries for the longest time in the campaign. Others in the history of the Reds to suffer under injuries include Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen. His absence in the striking force will be blamed for the goal drought that will cost the team a Champions League place.
When Jurgen Klopp landed at Anfield, it was expected that he will end the EPL trophy drought that has stretched almost three decades. Though the profile of the club has risen, he seems to have run out of steam and finishing power. Anfield is yet to witness the graceful football it is known for. This seems to complicate discussions about his future.
The need to boost the Reds squad to make it easy to challenge for European position and trophies next season has seen interest grow towards Douglas Costa. Though they are facing competition from Juventus and Tottenham, the player seems more interested in moving to Anfield than other clubs.
Other high caliber players expected to land at Anfield include Michael Keane from Burnley, Kalidou currently at Napoli and Virgil playing at Southampton. Keane is a high quality center back who is also being hunted by Manchester City and Everton. To get his signature, Klopp will have to spend to the tune of 20 million pounds. The player is expected to turn around the midfield at Liverpool.
Season tickets sales are up from the last season. Liverpool is also expected to raise the morale of fans by bringing new faces to Anfield next season. With their rivals facing some of the top premier league clubs, there is still hope for a Champions League position. With players and the coach being equally determined, one can only wait and see.
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