Sadio Mane says their Premier League title defence is “over” and that Liverpool will now turn their attentions to winning the Champions League.
Having been top of the Premier League only a couple of months ago, the Reds have lost their last four matches in the league and sit in sixth position, 19 points off leaders Manchester City.
Liverpool are out of the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup but a convincing 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie has given them hope of glory in Europe.
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And Mane admits Liverpool are now concentrating on sealing a top-four spot in the Premier League, while hoping “to win” the Champions League.
“First of all, before the end of the season I think, not only me, but every single player in the squad has targets. It’s the same for the club,” Mane told ESPN Brazil.
“Our target from the beginning was [winning] the Champions League, the Premier League and also cup games. And now, I can say it’s over for the Premier League … it’s too much.
“In our head, our self-belief, it’s always ‘never give up’, and we won’t give up, but for sure, Manchester [City] are a good team and they’re flying.”
Mane added: “Beyond the top four is now, right now, our main target. But the Champions League, that is our main, main, main target. To win it, not be second, but it won’t be easy.
“You’re going to face the best teams in Europe, but we’re here to beat the best in the world. We’ll do everything possible to go forward and win the Champions League.”
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