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By Mark Fordham<\/h3>\n

2 May 2011 14:58:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Liverpool<\/a> defender Jamie Carragher<\/a> believes it is vital for\u00a0the Reds\u00a0to qualify for the Europa League<\/a> next season despite suggestions that the tournament is a hindrance rather than an honour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Qualification for Europe appeared to be out of reach for the Reds in January when Roy Hodgson was sacked as manager of the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Kenny Dalglish\u2019s arrival has seen an improvement in fortunes, with the club currently in fifth spot ahead of Tottenham, who have a game in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pipping Spurs would see Liverpool qualify for the Europa League, and Carragher feels that the club simply have to be in the competition next season.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said: “I know there is a lot of talk about whether people want us to finish fifth but, for me, Liverpool is European football.<\/span><\/p>\n

“That’s what the club is about, and I’m desperate for us to get it.<\/span><\/p>\n

“It is another trophy to go for. I’d have loved to have been in Dublin for this season’s final in a couple of weeks – that would have been fantastic for us and fantastic for the supporters.<\/span><\/p>\n

“If we keep winning games, we’ve got a good chance of qualifying, but Tottenham will probably feel the same, and I think the Spurs game on May 15 will be a great game now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Critics suggest the Europa League is a nuisance because games are played on Thursday nights, meaning less rest for players, however, Carragher does not see this as a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

He added: “Of course I can understand why fans would not want us to be in the Europa League and as players playing Thursday and Sunday doesn’t give you much time to recover.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Realistically the manager would use the squad to start with and it would be good for the young players to get European experience as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Sometimes having more games can keep everyone happy at the club.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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