Despite their slow start to the season, Rafa Benitez predicts that Liverpool will still place among the top four teams in the Premier League.
Liverpool has had a very poor start to the season and is currently ranked ninth, eight points behind fourth place.
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The Reds’ long streak of victories at Anfield was abruptly ended on Sunday when they shockingly lost 2-1 to Leeds United in the Premier League.
However, Benitez still sees Liverpool finishing top four, insisting that Jurgen Klopp’s side have been unlucky with injuries.
“I am not as pessimistic about their prospects as everyone else. This is not a normal season,” he told The Times.
“They have had injuries, the World Cup is a distraction, but they remain a very strong team.
“I am sure they will recover and get into the top four in the Premier League, and we know from their performances in recent seasons how they can go far in European competitions.”