Source: Liverpool_Echo
Former Liverpool FC legend Graeme Souness fears Anfield meltdown after Champions League exit
FORMER Liverpool captain and manager Graeme Souness fears the club could go into 'meltdown' after they finished their Champions League campaign with their lowest points haul.[LNB]A stoppage-time 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina at Anfield left Rafa Benitez's side, who were already unable to progress to the knockout phase, with just seven points from six games.[LNB]And although they will now drop into the Europa League, with their Premier League form also disappointing there is a real danger they could not be involved in Europe's top club competition next season.[LNB]Souness, who won the European Cup three times with Liverpool, captaining them to victory in 1984, has grave concerns about what failing to progress in the Champions League this season could mean for his club.[LNB]'I fear they are in meltdown. If they don't reach the Champions League next year the best players won't want to play for Liverpool,' he said.[LNB]'That would be the first time in as long as I can remember. [LNB]"They are hundreds of millions of pounds in debt and they need a new stadium to keep up with the rest and just stand still.
