Pool puzzled by league form, says Finnan

LIVERPOOL’S dependable Irish defender Steve Finnan accepts there is a glaring contrast between the Anfield club’s form in Europe and the Premier League.

But Finnan just hopes the Kop sees the best of Liverpool tonight when they bid to clinch top spot in Champions League group C at home to PSV Eindhoven.

The Dutch side are on equal points with Liverpool in the group, and like their hosts have also qualified for the last 16.

Finnan says: “We are aware that our form in Europe is fine but we can’t seem to manage that level in the Premier League, and in particular away from home.

“If we knew why that was we would have solved it by now. It has not quite clicked at the moment while we know we have been in good form at home.

“The situation causes plenty of talk, understandably, but if you assess our games we have plenty of possession and chances but the results have not really happened.

“We have played well in games, should have won, but it hasn’t been happening.”

He adds: “We are looking forward to another great European night at Anfield, with the fans behind us, and if we do that it will certainly boost our confidence generally.

“PSV are a good team, they are doing well in their own league and we know it will be tight because it certainly was when we got a draw in Eindhoven.

“We have to start picking up more points away from home, there is a sharp contrast between the European table and the Premiership. But we are only five points off third place so it is not as bad as people make out.

“Our home form is always good but away from home for the past few years in Europe it has been fine, but it seems harder in domestic matches.

“Maybe there is a confidence problem.”