Jurgen Klopp’s men are easily one of the most exciting teams to watch not just in England but also in Europe. However, Liverpool are still a fair distance away from being a team that can challenge for the league title. They are in a decent position to qualify for the Champions League for the second year in a row and are currently active in the same competition as the take on Man City in the quarter-finals.
They have just seven games left in the league this season and the games against Everton and Chelsea, both away from home, are their toughest tests in the rest of the season.
Liverpool are favourites to finish in the top 4 but will need a strong finish to their campaign and here are three players who will be crucial for their run in late in the season:
#3 Roberto Firmino
The Brazilian false 9 is redefining the position, scoring for fun this season. He is important to Klopp’s system and adds more than just the goals to this Liverpool attack.
He drops deep and is happy to put in the tackles to win the ball back for his side. His positioning and work off the ball make him crucial for Liverpool and their fluid attacking system and if he at the top of his game, it usually lifts the entire team. Beyond doubt, Firmino is a significant player for Liverpool late this season.
#2 Jordan Henderson
The skipper of the side, Henderson was also named the captain of the English national team in the absence of Harry Kane recently and is a dynamic midfielder who is effective in Klopp’s style of play.
He may not be the best in the business but is the best option for Liverpool in the no.6 role and now that he is fully fit, is expected to start most league games till the end of the season.
The Reds will need his tenacity and experience in the midfield to see off crunch games in the business end of the campaign.
#1 Joel Matip
Though Dutch star Virgil van Dijk will be Liverpool’s most crucial defender, the Reds need an able partner for van Dijk to make sure that they finish the season strongly.
Dejan Lovren has time and again let his team down and might struggle to break into the first team for the rest of the season.
Cameroon international Joel Matip should be the first choice partner for van Dijk and if he can have a solid end to the campaign, Liverpool are certain to finish the season off strongly.