Ryan Babel: Liverpool FC's Champions League hopes hit by confidence crisis

Ryan Babel 300RYAN BABEL today admitted Liverpool's attempts to qualify for the Champions League are being undermined by a crippling lack of confidence.The Reds surrendered their position as favourites to claim the last spot in the top four last night when they crashed to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic.Manager Rafa Benitez was incensed with the performance and claimed his team lacked character, as they failed to create a chance of note to test Wigan keeper Chris KirklandTo make matters worse, Liverpool are likely to be hauled before the FA's disciplinary committee after they accrued five bookings for the second time in three matches.Morale, not surprisingly, is low at Melwood today and Babel fears Liverpool will struggle for the remainder of the campaign if they do not turn things around quickly.'We still have hope and faith that we can get fourth place,' said Babel. 'It will be harder in every game. It was going to be difficult even before this game.'We needed to get three points and that's why the disappointment is so big that we failed. We will analyse everything today.

Source: Liverpool_Echo