Jamie Redknapp: Liverpool are fragile, but they can still make the Premier League top four | Soccer News

Jamie Redknapp says ‘fragile’ Liverpool are taking part in with ‘extraordinarily low confidence’ however believes they will nonetheless crack the highest 4.

Jurgen Klopp’s facet struggled at Selhurst Park, simply days after being humiliated by Actual Madrid at Anfield within the Champions League, regardless of slipping to seventh place after a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace , which leaves them six factors away from fourth-placed Tottenham, who host Chelsea on Sunday, stay sky sports activities.

Liverpool noticed Mo Salah hit the crossbar and Cody Gakpo miss a golden probability however finally could not discover a well beyond out-of-form Palace, who’ve their very own points in assault, summing up the place the membership presently stand in response to sky sports activities Redknapp skilled.

“Actually, I am glad Wilf Zaha did not play in the present day. The way in which Liverpool defended, somebody like him might have unlocked the door,” Redknapp stated.

“I believe with Liverpool in the mean time it is the efficiency I anticipated from them. They’re fragile, their confidence is extraordinarily low, they do not play with any freedom.

“The clear sheet is clearly a plus as a result of once you concede 5 in midweek you clearly should dig in. However instances are powerful in the mean time.

“I would not say it is a level earned as a result of the groups round them like Spurs will assume it is a good consequence for them, however in the mean time it is nearly slowly rebuilding their confidence.

“Liverpool had an opportunity right here and there however they have not actually performed sufficient. And proper now that is precisely the place they’re. In the summertime there should be modifications however you’ll be able to’t don’t fret about it.”

Redknapp believes Liverpool’s subsequent two video games, at house to Wolves on Wednesday and in opposition to Manchester United 4 days later, are important for his or her first 4 prospects.

“Liverpool’s season is sort of going to roll over these subsequent two video games,” he stated. “If you establish video games as a Liverpool participant, these are those that may decide a season, particularly once you’re in a scenario the place you are a bit fragile.

“Every thing can flip in the event that they win on March 5 (in opposition to Man Utd) and win in midweek. Rapidly the highest 4 turns into a sensible ambition, which I nonetheless assume they will do.

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“They should win these subsequent two video games at house. They’ve to seek out that perception and that confidence at house as a result of a bit may have been spilled with that. [Real Madrid] efficiency. However these are video games that I really imagine will make all of the distinction.

“You possibly can’t put your self within the scenario the place you performed each recreation final 12 months, you reached the cup ultimate, and hastily you develop into a nasty group. They’re broken, the Confidence is low, however I nonetheless assume they’re able to a prime 4 end with this group.”

It is clear Liverpool must rebuild this summer time with Jude Bellingham as a key goal and even when the membership fail of their top-four pursuit, Redknapp believes the very best gamers will nonetheless wish to come to Anfield.

“They may all the time get the very best, even when they aren’t within the prime 4,” added Redknapp. “Manchester United have by no means had this downside, shopping for the large gamers [when they’re struggling].

“I believe the house owners are going to spend. I believe they know what they should do. I believe if Jurgen Klopp did not imagine in it, he would not keep there both. I believe they are going to, be it these house owners or these traders.

“They’ve a number of stick, these house owners, however additionally they supported the supervisor and he is aware of it. He by no means complained concerning the gamers they purchased. What you would say is that they’ve purchased gamers they really want. “Did they really want Cody Gakpo proper now?

“However the gamers will all the time wish to go. They may all the time be capable to get essentially the most out of it. Jude Bellingham will take a look at Liverpool and see Klopp as a viable possibility due to what he’ll deliver and what he can enhance.

“It will not be straightforward to signal him as a result of each membership needs him, however he is the sort of participant you need to search for if you wish to enhance and begin preventing once more.

“As little as it has been at instances for Liverpool, you are by no means that distant. You are just one or two gamers away. Have a look at what Manchester United did hastily with Ten Hag. He introduced a number of gamers, there is a little bit of confidence once more, and hastily they’re flying excessive.

“With Liverpool, Fabinho is simply 29, however he appears to have crossed the road. Possibly they should discover a younger defensive midfielder to fill that void. However I nonetheless assume they are going to come into the highest 4, and that subsequent 12 months they are going to be tough once more.”