Czech Baros aims to bounce over Everton

LIVERPOOL striker Milan Baros believes the Reds can still overtake rivals Everton for a place in the Champions League and is confident they will challenge the ‘big three’ for the title next season.

The Czech insists there is enough time to claw back the five-point gap on David Moyes' side.

"Our aim in the Premier League is clear qualifying for the Champions League," he said.

"There are 12 matches left and we have to play our biggest rivals at home, so it might be achieved."

The Reds finished fourth last season but Baros insists they should be setting their sights higher in the future.

"It looks that we are going in the right direction, although there are ups and downs in our results.

"I hope next season we will be competing with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United and would not be fighting only for the fourth spot."

Baros has welcomed the arrival of Fernando Morientes with the Spaniard scoring two in his last two games.

"He is a great footballer, he is great in the air, you can easily exchange quick passes with him and we will certainly understand each other.

"Our communication is limited as he does not speak English, but he is learning fast. He is a modest man and we understand each other. It is super he has signed for us."