Jurgen Klopp backed to get Liverpool into Champions League due to below-par top four

Jurgen Klopp is tasked with the job of getting Liverpool into the Champions League

JURGEN KLOPP can get Liverpool into the Champions League next season, according to former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.

 

The German was confirmed as the Reds new manager on Thursday following the dismissal of Brendan Rodgers.

One of Klopp's main targets will be to get Liverpool back into Europe's premier competition after a dismal showing last year.

 

Although Redknapp believes Rodgers could have also achieved the target, he feels Klopp is capable of making the most of the indifferent start to the Premier League campaign made by rivals Manchester United, City, Arsenal and Chelsea.

He told the Telegraph: "People have talked about him getting Liverpool back into the Champions League next season when he is there from the start, but I can see him doing it this season.

"I thought Liverpool had a decent chance with Brendan Rodgers there, but he’s gone now and I am sad to see him go, but with Jurgen Klopp coming in, he is going to give everyone a lift and the Premier League looks wide open at the top this year.

 

"Manchester United are not that great, Arsenal are great on their day, but they have those off days when they can be beaten by anyone. 

"Chelsea are struggling badly and Manchester City are vulnerable, as we have seen against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United this season. 

"You cannot say with any certainty that they will all finish in the top four in May.