Only "two slots," according to Jurgen Klopp, remain in the battle for the top four teams

The assumption that there are five teams vying for two spots

30/12/2022, 01:53 AM +00:00

Due to the unprecedented competitiveness, Jurgen Klopp views a top-four finish this season as one of the most difficult challenges he has encountered at Liverpool on Friday, Klopp's team will play Leicester. The German coach is operating under the assumption that there are five teams vying for two spots in the Champions League, with Manchester City and Arsenal out of reach.

Because Newcastle is now a major competitor, there was always going to be a top seven this season, according to Klopp. "Only four can make it, and it appears that there are only two spots left at this time." This season has been remarkable for Arsenal, City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea, who are all still in the mix.

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"It will be difficult. To have a chance to compete for a spot in the Champions League, which is our goal, we must play exceptionally well in the second half of the season. After losing their first three games, Liverpool has been playing catch-up, but Klopp is eager for the challenge the opponent's calibre is obvious, but most issues may still be resolved by the team, he said.

We are under pressure, but other clubs are too, since it's not ideal for us to be a few points behind. There will be a large battle and numerous stunning games, The £44 million acquisition of Dutch forwards Cody Gakpo has encouraged Klopp, and he believes Liverpool made the right decision to sign him before his value increased.

Up-and-coming player with lots of potential

He is an up-and-coming player with lots of potential. Unaffordable if we had waited till he scored 40 goals in Spain, according to Klopp. Timing is everything; getting these lads to the right place at the right time. We have faith in our method. The moment players arrive here, they advance.
Darwin Nunez and Gakpo can hear it directly from Klopp, who saw Robert Lewandowski's early problems at Borussia Dortmund, that it doesn't matter how you start at a team; what matters is how you finish.