Danny Murphy has concerns if Liverpool end up in the Europa League

Danny Murphy believes that if Liverpool end up in the Europa League it could severely impact their Premier League ambitions.

The Reds must defeat Napoli 1-0 or by two clear goals if they wish to still be in the Champions League next year.

If Liverpool do not progress into the Champions League knockout stage, they will be playing Europa League football on Thursday nights.

Murphy believes this could have a negative impact on Liverpool’s league campaign and only help Manchester City.

“The players will also be aware that failure to qualify for the knockout stages means Thursday night football in the Europa and that can’t be good for a title challenge even if Klopp rests players,” Murphy said, as reported by the Express.

“For one thing, there is never the same buzz for Sunday games as playing on a Saturday.

“I don’t know why but they feel different, as if the crowd isn’t quite as up for it. Liverpool won’t want every other game in the run-in to be on a Sunday.

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“It also helps psychologically to be playing before your rivals, not after. If Manchester City keep winning on a Saturday, the pressure on Liverpool to deliver on a Sunday will be intensified.

“If Liverpool fail against Napoli, Klopp will have to remind everyone there is all to play for in the Premier League.

“But that’s for after the game. With all to play for right now, everyone connected with Liverpool will be desperate to win.”

Murphy did add that he expects the Anfield factor to get Liverpool over the line against Napoli.

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