Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool are still within “punching distance” in the fight for the Champions League places.
Liverpool resume their Premier League campaign at Aston Villa on Boxing Day in sixth, seven points behind the top four after an uncharacteristic inconsistent start. Klopp is bullish about their Champions League hopes and is confident they can close this gap to make the top four for a seventh successive season.
“We’re really looking forward to what’s coming now,” said the Reds boss. “We know it’s intense and that there are no guarantees. We know that all the others feel the same and that Arsenal are buzzing to go again.
