Liverpool’s goalless draw with Chelsea moved them a little closer to the top four with a nine-point gap between the Reds in eighth and Newcastle in fourth.
That said, there were some worrying signs that Jurgen Klopp will be willing to address in training camp if his team is to avoid José Enrique’s Twitter prediction about their chances of securing top-tier European football next season.
There is no chance that we will make the first 4 reds. It’s sad to say this but it’s the truth
– José enrique (@Jesanchez3) January 21, 2023
With 19 games to go in the English top flight, the concerns are certainly valid, although it would arguably be a disservice to this side to claim that they were totally incapable of putting together the kind of run needed to climb back up the table.
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The largely positive form of Manchester United and Eddie Howe’s men will make it a challenge, of course, although the eventual return of Luis DÃaz and Diogo Jota could tip the scales in our favor even without fresh reinforcements in the middle. from the park.
With the midfield starting to look more reliable with the likes of Naby Keita and Stefan Bajcetic inserted, the availability of Virgil van Dijk in the back line as well to restore some confidence to what is a nervous department for Liverpool, as well as prevent further injury. . – could be all we need to inspire a return to familiar territory.
The season is not over yet in our eyes.
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