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Alonso sure of top-four finish for Liverpool this season

ESPN staff
August 1, 2011
Charlie Adam is expected to feature against Valerenga © PA Photos
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See how Liverpool are shaping up for the new season when they take on Valerenga live on ESPN in the UK on Monday

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has predicted the Reds will finish in the top four this season ahead of Monday's friendly with Valerenga.

Alonso will forever be revered by the Anfield faithful following his part in their 2005 Champions League-winning season. The Spaniard scored the equaliser in the memorable final against AC Milan, and he will go down as one of Rafael Benitez's best signings.

Currently a Real Madrid player, Alonso keeps a close eye on how things are developing on Merseyside. He has already previously stated that Liverpool have the right man at the helm in Kenny Dalglish, and he continues to keep involved by talking to the likes of Pepe Reina and Steven Gerrard.

Dalglish has added Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing to his outfield playing staff during the summer transfer window, and a new left-back is still expected to arrive. The Reds face stern challenges from the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City, not to mention the top two, for a Champions League spot, but Alonso is confident over their plight.

"The club has clearly been working in the transfer market and they have brought in a few quality players," the Spain international said on Liverpool's official website.

"I still keep in contact with Pepe and Steve Gerrard. They are looking forward to this season with the new additions. With those players - and, more importantly - the stability at the club, I think they will be in the top four at the end of the season.

"It's where the club belongs. People still talk about that Champions League victory and that's the sort of night Liverpool should be experiencing more regularly."

Liverpool take on Valerenga at 6pm on Monday, live on ESPN in the UK, with Dalglish promising to field a number of his new signings.

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