Klopp shares his thoughts on Manchester United’s chances in the top four race with Liverpool

Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that the team’s chances of securing a spot in next season’s Champions League are slim, even though Manchester United suffered a loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday. Liverpool is currently four points behind Manchester United and the top four, but with a game in hand, and Brighton could overtake them in fifth if they win their games in hand.

During a pre-match press conference before the game against Brentford, Klopp stated that the team is primarily focused on finishing the season strongly rather than solely focusing on qualifying for Europe. Klopp believes that United will secure a top-four position with eight points from their remaining five games.

Klopp also praised Brighton’s performance, saying that they played an incredible game. He acknowledged that Liverpool must keep teams behind them, but not all of them can be managed on their own. If Brighton wins all their remaining games and continues to play as they did against Manchester United, it is entirely possible that they will overtake Liverpool in the league standings.

Klopp also emphasized that their primary focus is on the game against Brentford, which he describes as a “really difficult game.” Klopp mentioned that Liverpool’s main objective is to finish the season as high as possible, and fifth or sixth position is not guaranteed since Aston Villa, Tottenham, Brighton, and Brentford are all fighting for those positions.

In conclusion, Klopp’s statement indicates that Liverpool’s focus is on finishing the season on a high note, and it appears that they are not expecting to qualify for next season’s Champions League.