Liverpool vs Man United: Klopp backs Red Devils to qualify for Champions League
- Liverpool vs Man United Premier League match lights up Anfield in a super Sunday clash
- The Red Devils will be hoping they can hand the Reds their first defeat of the season
- Jurgen Klopp believes Solskjaer's men are dangerous on the counter and admitted they can hurt his side
- The German boss believes with their rise in form, they can qualify for Champions League next campaign
Liverpool welcome Manchester United to Anfield for their crunch Premier League second leg clash on Sunday, January 19.
It would be recalled that the Red Devils are the only team that has forced their bitter rivals to drop points so far this season following their 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford's first-half goal almost gave Ols Gunnar Solskjaer's side a clean sheet until Adam Lallana benefited from a poor defending from the home side and tap the loose ball into the net.
Both sides reassemble this evening in a super-Sunday encounter but this time the England forward, who has scored 14 goals for his side is doubtful for his side's trip to Anfield.
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Meanwhile, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes the 20-time EPL champions have what it takes to qualify for Champions League next season according to Daily Star.
The finished sixth on the log last season with 66th points, and they currently sit fifth on the table with 34 points - five behind Chelsea who have the fourth position on lockdown.
“In the good old times you saw that it was a special game because everyone flew at each other and kicked each other off the pitch. But I don’t want to see that,” said Klopp.
“If anyone asks us for that, no chance. We want to win the game, we don’t want to win one little battle. “We accept being aggressive in a completely different way to our grandfathers.
“If we hurt someone it hurts ourselves and not the other one. You need a clear mindset and an outstanding atmosphere.”
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According to stats, United last win over Liverpool was in January 2016 when they claimed a slim 1-0 victory over their rivals.
Meanwhile, they are winless in their last four games against the Merseyside outfit - losing two and drawing the remaining two.
However, Klopp feels threatened by his opposition's counter-attacking style - saying it makes them really dangerous to face.
“United have a really good football team, talented and experienced. There is a lot of good potential on the pitch. “I think they will probably qualify for the Champions League this season.
Klopp further stated that: “So, of course, they can beat us. But they can only play as good as we let them play.
“If we are at our best it’s difficult for every team. It’s our stadium so we have to make sure everybody knows that.”
Manchester United are still without Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay for the crunch clash which could either advance their course to finish among the elite teams or set their ambition back again.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated Man United will not have to go for more than 24 years to win a Premier League title.
United who are the only team to have taken off points from Liverpool this season will travel to Anfield to face their fiercest rivals.
The last time the Red Devils won the league was during the 2012-13 season under the Sir Alex Ferguson.
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