Chelsea legend Florent Malouda backs Liverpool to finish in the top four
While making his season predictions, former Chelsea star Florent Malouda has tipped Liverpool to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
The Frenchman went on to add that he does not believe Chelsea are in a position to finish inside those Champions League places this season. But, still backs them to do it.
Focusing on Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp’s men have got four points from two games after performing just about average in both contests. So, while there are concerns regarding how easy to attack them, the good news is that the team can only get better from here because the whole new midfield would naturally take some time to settle down in their roles.
Here’s what Malouda said when asked about the Reds’ chances of qualifying for the Champions League (h/t Betway, via Liverpool Echo):
“I think Chelsea will struggle to get in the top-four – but I think they’ll still do it. Manchester City are above all teams in the league, then I would pick Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea after that.
“It’s a transition season for them, but I’d pick them over Man Utd. To make it in the top-four now is very difficult. City will be champions again.”
It is quite a prediction! The Frenchman really thinks Arsenal and Manchester United won’t be in the top four come the end of this season.
While United have not made a good start and there might be a case made for them, the Gunners have made a winning start and they have spent the money to challenge for the title once again.
For Liverpool, the problem is well-known to the world. They would need another midfielder before the transfer window closes. The addition of a centre-back might have been ideal, but it doesn’t seem like we are getting that this time around.
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Klopp has the attacking resources to blow any team away. Can the German find the defensive stability to go with that? Once the latter is tuned in, the Reds can have a great chance of at least Arsenal and City, if not get close to them.
