Jurgen Klopp: Top four finish almost impossible for Liverpool

“I like to be an optimist, but in the league it is almost impossible'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes it is unlikely they will secure a top-four finish this season (Phil Noble/PA)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits it will be “almost impossible” to finish in the top four this season.

Despite Monday’s win over Wolves – only their fourth in the league since Christmas – moving to them within five points of Chelsea in the final Champions League qualification spot Klopp believes they still have an uphill battle.