Carra: We'll still attract stars
Jamie Carragher is confident the pull of Liverpool Football Club will ensure they can attract some of Europe's big names in the summer.
The Reds currently lie six points behind fourth-placed Manchester City having played a game more but the vice-captain is convinced players will be keen to move to Anfield, even if there is no Champions League football on offer.
"Finishing in the top four attracts players, but I think playing for Liverpool is the main attraction," said Carragher.
"People forget that there have been times when we haven't played in the Champions League.
"We missed out under (Gerard) Houllier at Bradford on the last day, and we had to win the trophy to get into the Champions League in the current manager's first season.
"I wouldn't say we have been spoilt by being in the Champions League, or we should expect to be there just because we are Liverpool. It isn't something that we have done all the time.
"It's nothing new if we don't get there. And if we don't get there, we'll just come back and have another go next season.
"People are saying that if we miss out, then that'll be it for us, speaking as if we'd never get there again. That's just nonsense.
"If we can't get there we'll battle on next year. We can't be as bad as we have been this season.
"The Champions League is a big thing, you want to play in it and the revenue it generates is important for the club.
"We're a massive club and I'm sure we'll get back into the Champions League."
* source : lfc.tv
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