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It has already been a reverse campaign for Liverpool, as they have many injuries to occupy the top of the table at Christmas.
Jurgen Klopp’s team has battled serious injury problems to put themselves on pole position and retain their Premier League crown in May.
Liverpool’s massive injuries, Klopp’s campaign for player wellness and the loss of Virgil van Dijk have been major talking points throughout this season so far, which Gary Neville has discussed in depth.
Here’s a full rundown of what the former Manchester United captain has said about the Reds this season.
On plans for a European Super League – October 21
“The big problem I have with that is that right now, in the middle of a pandemic and when football is on its knees at so many different levels, the idea that a $ 6 billion package is being prepared to establish a new league. when the lower clubs struggle to pay salaries and continue to exist.
“It is another injury for football. It does not seem the right time to talk about this.
“I am in favor of the progression of football, with new competitions and new formats, but we have to take care of the fabric of the game and what it means for the communities of this country.
“There is a spot, potentially, for a new European League and for an incredible Premier League, a fantastically competitive EFL and funded and out-of-league grassroots football. There is enough money.
“If they can raise $ 6 billion for a European league, then they can raise £ 150-200 million to save the rest of football in this country.
“There is enough wealth in the game to take care of all the key stakeholders.
“It’s almost a touch for Manchester United, Liverpool and others to say: ‘There is £ 10 million for non-league, there is a rescue package of a couple hundred million for EFL clubs.’
“I don’t understand why we are not dealing with the game in general, while we have these discussions about debt packages of $ 6 billion with JP Morgan. It’s obscene. “
On Van Dijk’s injury – November 2
“Liverpool, I thought the Thiago and Jota signings were smart,” Neville told Gary Neville’s podcast.
“They complemented what they already had. I wouldn’t be surprised if they take care of that issue with Van Dijk in a few weeks and bring in a center back just to pass, even if it’s on loan or a more permanent solution.
“I think Jurgen Klopp will be nervous because they will be more exposed. I am looking forward to seeing Manchester City vs Liverpool next Sunday.
“It will be a real test and it will give us a good guide to where Manchester City is this season and where Liverpool is without Van Dijk.
“Liverpool, at the moment, have the ability to play below their level.
“We know why. The blow from Van Dijk’s injury must be enormous.
“I played in seasons with Manchester United where Cantona was withdrawn for the kung fu kick and Roy Keane was injured at Leeds on the road and other seasons where you miss great players.
“The impact it has on the dressing room is something significant. But Liverpool find a way to win when they are not at their best.
“That’s what champion teams do and they are champions right now for a reason.”
On Klopp’s argument for five substitutes – December 4
“I don’t think Jurgen Klopp is right about the fatigue, during the preseason or in the matches on Saturday.
“My point of view is that when you become a winning coach, and this is where Sir Alex came in and why they called him such and such a whine for many years, the best coaches just want to win.
“The biggest risk for Klopp to win the league again this season is another big injury or two. So he wants to try to get that advantage to put something psychological in people’s minds. Sir Alex Ferguson did it for 15 or 16 years.
“Klopp has been the best coach in interviews for the last few years, he has been the best coach on the field, he is connected with the fans better than anyone, his football style is fantastic, but on Saturday he ended up in an interview, and that is very rare.
“He didn’t get his story right, he has no evidence to back it up either in the games played or the slot machines on Saturday. He just lost this one in particular after being brilliant in all his other interviews. Done.
“He’s trying to get a head start to get results, that’s all.
“I played for a coach at Sir Alex Ferguson, and there are hundreds of these quotes.
“Every season he wanted that advantage. He wanted the ability to bounce back more, to play at different times, so it suited Manchester United, and that’s what Klopp wants now.”
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“What Klopp has done in Liverpool for the last three years is incredible, but his team this season is weakening a bit from the fact that they have had those three years.
“There may be an element of Covid and sports science, but the time-out has been there. The games are not thicker and faster than in any other season.
“The starts on Saturday are not thicker and faster than in any other season, so the exceptional points that Klopp is making have not happened.”
Klopp had a heated debate with BT Sport’s Des Kelly on the issue after Liverpool drew Brighton.
Liverpool Wins Title – December 21
“I said they were going to do it at the beginning of the season,” Neville said of Liverpool’s title credentials.
“That moment at Villa, Van Dijk got injured, I thought it might be interesting, but they have calmed down.
“They will have bumps, they didn’t have them last season, but I think they will definitely get there.”
Liverpool can further underscore their title credentials by beating Sam Allardyce’s West Brom later today.
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