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Reaching knockout phase is bare minimum: Liverpool’s Champions League prospects

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Last season, Liverpool beat Atlético at Anfield (3-2) and snatched a late victory against Inter in Milan (1-0).The Reds have a good chance of finishing in the top eight and qualifying directly for the round of 16, but in terms of squad depth, they lose out to Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and a few other European giants. It is hard to imagine that the Swede will be able to play two games a week, featuring in both domestic and Champions League matches.The lack of depth in the squad limits the options for rotation, which is vital for clubs competing in European tournaments.New challenge for Andoni IraolaDuring his managerial career, the Basque led Rayo Vallecano back up to La Liga and helped them consolidate their place in the top flight.

However, he has never worked with a club at the very top level in Europe and is making his Champions League debut this season. If he manages to quickly convey his vision of the game to the players, the Reds could well go far in the knockout phase and even become the tournament’s biggest sensation.Follow Liverpool’s performances in the Champions League and support your favourite team with 1xbet.ie!18+.