Liverpool's defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786.
The Merseyside team will square off against the Blues on the 5th of May at Wembley, and will play two league games before the showpiece event.
The 34-year old indicated that the Reds boss, Kenny Dalglish will give an opportunity to the young players to prove themselves before the final against the Blues, and that all of them are fighting-out to win their position in the starting eleven. He was
of the opinion that an impressive performance in the next two league games by the players can result in their selection for the Cup final.
While talking to the reporters, he said: “If you perform well in these games, you have a greater chance of playing in the final.”
Liverpool will play Norwich City in an away game on 28th of April and will play host to Fulham three days later. The English International specifically underlined the importance of the game against the Whites, as it is their last before the final.
“There are two games now before the final and I'm sure the manager will mix it up because the Fulham game is just before the cup final.” he added.
The veteran Reds defender also believed that some of the players managed to appear in the momentous FA Cup semi-final against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 in the preceding game.
Liverpool are currently placed eighth in the league table and are two points behind their Merseyside rivals in the league table. However, the English International conceded that the win against the Toffees in the semi-final held more importance in his eyes,
than to finish ahead of them in the table.
He remarked, “We'd like to finish above Everton but I'd rather win the semi-final, like we did against them, than if they were to finish above us."
When asked to give his opinion on the Reds next match against the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-c29347 Lambert’s side held
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 to a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
“I think everyone expected them to go down. Or have a real fight on their hands but they've come through it.” He added.
“It will be a very difficult game. It was a difficult game at home against them, so it's going to be even more difficult at Carrow Road.”
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