Robbie Keane reckons Liverpool can win the Champions League despite their poor domestic form.
The Ireland legend played for the Anfield side during his playing career and believes they can go all the way.
Jurgen Klopp's side currently sit in eight position in the Premier League but Keane is bullish about their chances.
Speaking to Betway, he said: "I’m obviously looking forward to watching Tottenham in the knockout stages, but I’m really excited by Liverpool, too.
"They are not in great form in the Premier League, but I really believe Liverpool have an opportunity to go and win the Champions League.
"Can they do it while underperforming domestically? Absolutely. The way they play certainly suits the Champions League and they have shown their quality in Europe over the past few years."
And Keane added: "Looking at them and Chelsea, neither of them have suddenly become bad teams. Liverpool were runners-up last season and Chelsea won the competition the year before.
"Sometimes when you’re not doing so well in the league, a different competition is good for a team. It gives them a welcome change and can give a team a different mindset. That could be the case this year.
"Of course, Real Madrid are a difficult hurdle to get past for Liverpool. They have won five of the last nine Champions Leagues, while Carlo Ancelotti has won four as a manager. They have experience and knowhow in abundance.
"But the Reds can still make a success of this season."
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