‘I’ll go as far as: Paul Merson makes prediction about the match between Chelsea and Liverpool
If Chelsea loses against Liverpool tomorrow, Paul Merson predicts that they will not play in the Champions League the following season.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In an article for Sportskeeda, Merson prophesied that the losing team at Anfield on Saturday would suffer serious consequences in Europe.
In a little more than 24 hours, Graham Potter and Jurgen Klopp will square off in Merseyside, pitting their management strategies against one another. The outcome might have significant ramifications.
Both Chelsea and Liverpool have fallen short of expectations this season, and they likely view this matchup as a potential turning point.
With only a goal difference separating the two seasoned rivals going into the Premier League match, the Reds and the Blues are tied on points.
The team led by Klopp has a game advantage over the visitors, who will look to build on last weekend’s critical 1-0 triumph over Crystal Palace.
But as Potter leads his squad to Liverpool, he cannot afford to rely exclusively on this exceptional victory.
Chelsea must perform at their highest level to earn even a draw at the current FA Cup champions’ stadium.
This is true even though Klopp’s team has consistently played below expectations, much like the Stamford Bridge team, which heightens the suspense surrounding this matchup.
Liverpool versus Chelsea
A victory for any team might help them move up the standings and get one step closer to their ultimate objective of regaining the top four spots.
On the other hand, a defeat might put an end to their hopes of making the Champions League.
Is this a significant matchup between ninth and tenth place? Merson declared, “I’ll even go as far to say that whoever loses this game is absolutely out of the Premier League top-four battle.
“This game is enormous. The winner of this game has the potential to go on a run and seriously contend for a top-four spot.
Potter won’t have much confidence given Chelsea’s recent record versus Liverpool.
In 12 encounters, they have only triumphed twice, with the most recent victory being in March 2021 at Anfield under Thomas Tuchel’s 1-0 victory.
But since only individuals alive now have the power to influence the final score, history and form will be irrelevant.
