LIVERPOOL could sack ‘unbelievable’ boss Jurgen Klopp, according to former Red Glen Johnson.
The German has overseen four consecutive defeats in the Premier League, as his side’s title defence has fallen apart in recent weeks.
Jurgen Klopp has overseen a difficult run of resultsCredit: Alamy Live News
And while Johnson, 36, thinks that Klopp’s job is safe for now, he believes the 53-year-old could be in trouble next season if their slump continues.
The ex-England international told cheltenhamguides.com: “I think Klopp’s job will be safe, but next year will be different.
“This season you can’t talk about sacking him because he’s been unbelievable, but unfortunately at this level of football, things change quickly.
“I think his job will be absolutely fine for now but next season will be a different conversation.
“I think Liverpool will finish in the top four because they’re too good not to be in it, but I can’t see which other teams will miss out.
“Chelsea will probably get in there, the two Manchester teams will be there and Leicester are flying at the moment.
“I think Liverpool will get it done, but it will be very tight.
“Winning the Champions League isn’t Liverpool’s best chance of European football right now because there’s two or three teams that look unstoppable and Liverpool aren’t the team that they were at this moment in time. Their best chance is finishing in the top four.”
Glen Johnson made 200 appearances for Liverpool between 2009 and 2015Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
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Pondering why the Reds have struggled this season, Johnson believes that they are missing the vociferous backing of the Kop.
He continued: “I think Liverpool are struggling without the fans there.
“They play with such high pressure and intensity and it’s hard to maintain that level physically on your own so when they’re playing well the crowd give them an extra 10 per cent.
With Liverpool struggling, there’s nothing for away teams to fear
Glen Johnson
“I played at Anfield for many years as a home player and I’ve been there as an away player and it’s not a nice place to go, Liverpool always have a good team and the crowd can be ferocious, you know you’re going to be in for a tough day.
“For an away player to play at Anfield now, the atmosphere is lost, completely gone, and with Liverpool struggling, there’s nothing for away teams to fear.
“The team is light already at the moment so the more games that they have will be a negative for them.
“They’ve been unlucky with injuries and to compete in both competitions you need a big fit squad and Liverpool don’t have that at the moment.”
Liverpool go into Sunday’s clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in dismal form, sitting sixth in the Premier League – five points off the top four and 19 behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
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