Phil Neville on the Reds’ unrealistic targets
Ex-Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville claims Liverpool set realistic targets at the start of the season – although don’t expect his words to be taken all that well considering his connections.
Speaking on Match of the Day, he said: “There were unrealistic targets set for Liverpool this season, especially with Luis Suarez leaving the club. Without him (Suarez) last season they would have finished seventh at the end of the day.
“And now without him they are around about where they have been for the four seasons prior to last when they were second. Liverpool have consistently finished in the Europa League positions and when I look at their squad now that’s where I think they’ll finish.
“I still think he (Rodgers) is the right man for the job though and should be given more time, but understandably at the moment he is under pressure.”