Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has made a surprising prediction about Liverpool’s prospects for the upcoming Premier League season.
According to Neville, the Merseyside club may face a difficult season without Jurgen Klopp at the helm, potentially finishing outside the top six.
Jurgen Klopp’s departure: An end of an era at Liverpool
After nine years of remarkable success, Jurgen Klopp left the club at the end of last season, marking the end of an era.
Klopp’s tenure at Anfield was illustrious, as he led the Reds to multiple trophies, including a Premier League title that ended the club’s 30-year wait.
Under his guidance, Liverpool were always expected to be serious title contenders. However, with him gone and Arne Slot replacing him, there is uncertainty on how the Merseyside giants will fare without Klopp. On top of this, they have not made a single signing this summer, much to the supporters’ frustration.
Despite this, Liverpool had a strong pre-season, winning all their games, including impressive victories against Manchester United, Arsenal, and Sevilla. However, Neville remains sceptical about their chances in the Premier League.
Liverpool have been impressive in pre-season under Arne Slot
More Stories / Latest News
Gary Neville on where Liverpool will finish in the upcoming season
In the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, Neville expressed his doubts about Liverpool’s ability to finish in the top four, going further to predict they might even struggle to finish in the top six.
Neville questioned whether the loss of Klopp’s leadership could have a negative impact on the team, comparing it to situations at other clubs where the departure of a successful manager led to a significant decline. He also suggested that the lack of new signings and potential uncertainty within the squad could contribute to their struggles this season.
He…
Source link : https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/08/14/gary-neville-surprise-liverpool-prediction/
Author : Mehdi Gokal
Publish date : 2024-08-14 16:39:06
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.