Jamie Redknapp: Liverpool are fragile, however they will nonetheless make Premier League prime 4 | Soccer Information

Jamie Redknapp says “fragile” Liverpool are enjoying with “extraordinarily low confidence” however reckons they will nonetheless make the highest 4.

Jurgen Klopp’s facet toiled at Selhurst Park, simply days after being humbled by Actual Madrid at Anfield within the Champions League, though moved as much as seventh following a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace which leaves them six factors off fourth-placed Tottenham, who host Chelsea on Sunday, reside on Sky Sports activities.

Liverpool noticed Mo Salah hit the crossbar and Cody Gakpo miss a gilt-edged likelihood however finally could not discover a well past out-of-form Palace, who’ve their very own issues in assault, summing up the place the membership at the moment discover themselves in accordance with Sky Sports activities pundit Redknapp.

“I am happy Wilf Zaha did not play right this moment, truthfully. The best way Liverpool defended, somebody like him may have unlocked the door,” mentioned Redknapp.

“I feel, with Liverpool proper now, that is the efficiency I anticipated from them. They’re fragile, their confidence is extraordinarily low, they are not enjoying 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 it’s powerful occasions for the time being.

“I would not say it is a level gained as a result of groups round them like Spurs will assume that is a great consequence for them, however proper now it is nearly slowly constructing their confidence again once more.

“Liverpool had the odd likelihood right here and there however they did not actually do sufficient. And proper now that is simply the place they’re at. In the summertime there must be adjustments however you’ll be able to’t fear about that.”

Redknapp believes Liverpool’s subsequent two video games, each at house to Wolves on Wednesday and rivals Manchester United 4 days later, are pivotal for his or her top-four hopes.

“Liverpool’s season is sort of going to experience on these subsequent two video games,” he mentioned. “Whenever you establish video games as a Liverpool participant, they’re those that may decide a season, particularly once you’re in a state of affairs the place you are a bit bit fragile.

“Every part can flip in the event that they win on March 5 (vs Man Utd) and win in midweek. Abruptly, the highest 4 turns into a practical ambition, which I nonetheless assume they will do.

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“They have to win these subsequent two house video games. They have to search out that perception and confidence at house, as a result of a bit bit can have been knocked away with that [Real Madrid] efficiency. However they’re video games that I actually consider will make all of the distinction.

“You possibly can’t get into the state of affairs the place you have performed each single sport final 12 months, you have to the cup finals you bought to, and unexpectedly turn into a nasty facet. They’re broken, the arrogance is low, however I nonetheless assume they’re able to getting prime 4 with that squad.”

It’s clear Liverpool must rebuild in the summertime with Jude Bellingham a key goal and even when the membership fails of their top-four pursuit, Redknapp thinks one of the best gamers will nonetheless wish to come to Anfield.

“They may nonetheless get one of the best, even when they do not get prime 4,” added Redknapp. “Manchester United have by no means had that downside, shopping for the large gamers [when they’re struggling].

“I feel the house owners will spend. I feel they know what they should do. I feel if Jurgen Klopp did not consider that, he would not keep there both. I feel they’ll, whether or not it is these house owners or buyers.

“They get plenty of stick, these house owners, however they’ve backed the supervisor as nicely and he is aware of that. He is by no means as soon as complained concerning the gamers they’ve purchased. What you would possibly say is, have they purchased gamers they really want? Did they really want Cody Gakpo proper now?’

“However gamers will all the time wish to go there. They may nonetheless have the ability to get one of the best. Jude Bellingham will take a look at Liverpool and take a look at Klopp as a viable possibility due to what he’ll carry and the way a lot he can enhance.

“It isn’t going to be simple signal him as a result of each membership needs him, however that is the type of participant you have to be on the lookout for if you wish to enhance and begin difficult once more.

“As little as it has been for Liverpool at occasions, you are by no means that distant. You are just one or two gamers away. Take a look at what Manchester United have executed unexpectedly with Ten Hag. He is introduced in a few gamers, there is a little bit of perception once more, and unexpectedly they’re flying excessive.

“With Liverpool, Fabinho is barely 29 however he seems to be like he is gone over the sting. Perhaps they should discover a younger defensive midfield participant to fill that void. However I nonetheless really feel they’ll get within the prime 4, and that subsequent 12 months they are going to be difficult once more.”