While Danny Murphy's return to Anfield was postponed due to inclement weather, the former Liverpool midfielder had plenty to say about his old club, most notably, its manager Roy Hodgson.
"If I was a betting man, I would guarantee they are going to finish in the top four," he told the LFC website.
Murphy admitted that he was sad to see Hodgson leave Fulham, but was quick to acknowledge that Hodgson has a good thing going on at Anfield, although it may take some time and patience.
"The great thing for him was that he got to manage one of the great teams in Europe and Liverpool got one of the best coaches around," Murphy continued. "… Roy wants to be a success and success for Liverpool is competing with Manchester United and Chelsea. He might need a bit longer than one season to do that, but he will bring them closer. I don't think the fans expect them to win the Premier League this season – they are more realistic than that."
Murphy also went on to call Hodgson a "winner."
