Kenny Dalglish does not know what the after-effects of Liverpool’s Europa League exit will be – but admits their league form is now crucial.<\/p>\n
The Reds’ goalless draw against Braga at Anfield meant they went out of the competition 1-0 on aggregate at the last-16 stage.<\/p>\n
In order to avoid failing to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1999 they now have to finish fifth in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
But that is no easy feat with current incumbents Tottenham six points ahead having played one match less.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know if it will be a help not being in the Europa League,” said the Scot.<\/p>\n
“It (the Europa League) was an option for us to get back into Europe next year if we’d won it.<\/p>\n
“But we know that in every league game we will have to try to get as much as we possibly can.<\/p>\n
“We were going to do that any way, so I don’t know if it will be a blessing or not.<\/p>\n
“You only get in Europe if you win games. If you win enough games and get enough points we will get in Europe.”<\/p>\n
Club record signing Andy Carroll made his first start after two substitute appearances after recovering from a thigh injury but even his presence could not force a breakthrough.<\/p>\n
But Dalglish was happy with the \u00a335million striker’s performance.<\/p>\n
“Andy stayed on longer than we hoped he would have to stay on but necessity meant he had to stay on the pitch because we were looking for a goal,” said the Reds boss.<\/p>\n
“Overall we are pleased to see him back on the pitch and we were not disappointed with his contribution in any way.<\/p>\n
“It was a bit unfortunate he did not score a goal; he put one header wide in the first half and then had one stopped by Dirk Kuyt in the second.<\/p>\n
“Considering it was his first start I think he can be very pleased with how he played.<\/p>\n
“If Andy’s header had gone in in the first half it could have been a different outcome but we never put anything past the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
“You need to be really strong creatively if you are going to break down a very organised side or you need a bit of luck and we certainly have not had much fortune over two legs.<\/p>\n
“Like every other team in the world we could do with a bit more creativity but we are no different than anyone else.”<\/p>\n
Braga reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and the players enjoyed their moment on the Anfield pitch after the game.<\/p>\n
“We have reasons to be proud. We achieved a different level that we have never achieved before,” said coach Domingos Paciencia.<\/p>\n
“Don’t take things the wrong way for the way we celebrated. We are proud.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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