Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers remains adamant he will be able to bolster the Reds squad even if they fail to secure a place in Europe for next season.
Rodgers’ side are currently nine points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and five points adrift of Arsenal, who occupy the only Europa League qualification spot.
But the Northern Irishman, while urging his team to continue battling for as higher-placed finish as possible, says he has no concerns over the calibre of player he can bring to Anfield over the summer, even without the lure of European football.
‘Whether we are in Europe or not we are going to be able to attract good players here,’ Rodgers said.
‘That (Europe) is where we would like to be but if it isn’t to be then I still believe we will be able to get in players who can improve us.
‘That is the challenge, to bring those players in over the coming months.’
Meanwhile, Rodgers has also urged his players not to let their season ‘peter out’ after the disappointing defeat to Southampton before the international break.
‘It is very important the season doesn’t peter out and it can’t do,’ added the former Swansea boss.
‘We are at a stage of the season when we don’t have a trophy to play for as such but we have to fight.
‘Of course we always want to be challenging for trophies but if that is not the case you represent the shirt and the city and every game is vital.
‘We are looking to finish the season with strength and continue. It is very important we finish the season well as that can provide a really good platform for us for next season.’
Liverpool travel to Premier League strugglers Aston Villa tomorrow, with the hosts having won their last two games to help lift them out of the drop zone.
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