Jamie Carragher: Liverpool Can Still Qualify For Europe

But to do that, the Reds have to overtake fifth-placed Tottenham, who are currently five points ahead with a game in hand.

The recent loss to West Bromwich Albion has not demotivated the defender either, as he believes it may not matter in the grand scheme of things.

“I don’t think losing the extra point here with that late goal will make or break how we finish the end of the season,” Carragher told reporters.

“We have still got a bit of catching up to do on Tottenham, they only drew at Wigan.

“There have been plenty of times this season when we thought European qualification had gone. Wigan at home a 1-1 draw, West Ham away a 3-1 defeat.

“But then you get a couple of good results after those and you think it’s back on.”

Now Carragher is looking ahead to the clash against Manchester City next Monday.

He said: “We beat Manchester United after losing to West Ham, hopefully we can do the same against Man City and give everyone a lift.

“It’s a massive game for us. City have spent a lot of money and are a team full of a lot of big stars but hopefully that will be the type of game we need to get back on track after this defeat.

“We have got some big games coming up, unfortunately we’ve picked up a few injuries and it’s even more important now we stick together until the end of the season.”