"Either we get it and we deserve it or we don't get it and we don't deserve it. If you play for Liverpool, it's always been like this. It's down to us, together with our fans, to get the results we need to get into the Champions League."
"Failure to qualify for the Champions League could be worth as much as 120m, according to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, who also said the Reds were better placed to weather such a drop because they are well run. Prize money and commercial opportunities are significantly lower in the other European competitions."
"It also has an impact upon matchday receipts. It has an effect on the broadcasting money. It will mean lower commercial revenues, because there will be bonuses embedded in contracts with senior sponsors."
Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Wolves dropped them to fifth place in the Premier League, though they maintain a three-point cushion over Chelsea for Champions League qualification. Captain Virgil van Dijk emphasized the importance of securing results to reach the competition. Beyond sporting implications, failure to qualify carries significant financial penalties estimated at £120m. Champions League distribution payments substantially exceed other European competitions—Liverpool earned €98.1m for reaching the 2024-25 Champions League last 16, compared to €26.8m from the Europa League quarter-finals in 2023-24. Financial expert Kieran Maguire noted that revenue loss extends beyond prize money to include reduced matchday receipts, broadcasting payments, and lower commercial revenues from sponsor bonuses.
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