Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk makes honest admission as Champions League prediction made
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Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageWhile the Reds are on a high after beating Fulham at Anfield on Saturday, their Champions League quarter-final second leg will present a different challenge altogether.Today's Liverpool news sees a former Man United star make a prediction about the Reds' Champions League qualification hopes next season, while club captain Virgil van Dijk has sent a message to fans ahead of the PSG tie.Van Dijk's admissionVan Dijk has admitted that the Reds must produce something special against PSG or face elimination from this season's Champions League. "If we play like we did in Paris then we will have no chance anyway, in my opinion."The fans will probably be the most important factor, together with our performance.
We have to remember we are Liverpool. We have to make it a memorable night."Champions League predictionEx-United captain Gary Neville has backed Arne Slot's side to get the job done and qualify for next season's Champions League by claiming a top-five place in the Premier League come the end of the season.The Reds have endured a rotten defence of their Premier League title this term, losing 10 games.
Their hopes of making it into next season's Champions League have been boosted by the confirmation last week that the Premier League has been guaranteed a fifth qualification spot for next season.They also helped their cause with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday evening. I actually think now that Chelsea are going to miss out because of what’s happened in this last few weeks and where they're at."Liverpool have six league games left to play this season and are in the driving seat to secure a top-five finish, but they face difficult away games against Everton, Manchester United and Aston Villa during the run-in.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.