Sky Live: Liverpool v Chelsea

Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night looking to put European qualification for next season in their own hands.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently eighth in the table, two points behind Southampton – but with a game in hand on the Saints – and a point behind West Ham United.

With the top seven in the Premier League likely to qualify for Europe next season, the Reds know a midweek win over Chelsea will almost certainly put entry into the Europa League in their own hands.

“I’m not too interested in when Chelsea can next win the title and I have no idea when we can but I promise we will try everything to build on the base of this season,” said Klopp, who is preparing for his 50th match in charge of the club.

“We can get sixth position, it isn’t the biggest success in the history of Liverpool, but everyone interested in Liverpool can see the good signs and we will build on it.

“We have to improve and I am sure we will. A lot of things need to be perfect for a really good season.”

The Blues, meanwhile, travel to Merseyside with nothing but pride to play for after a disappointing defence of the title they won last season.

And interim head coach Guus Hiddink knows just what a tough challenge his players will face on Wednesday, especially given Liverpool’s transformation since Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers at the club in October.

“They made a good (managerial) change,” said the Dutchman. “It is club with a huge …

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