Simon Mignolet believes the current Liverpool have the best squad of recent times.
The Reds have maintained their form throughout the season so far and have dominated proceedings in the Premier League. They are currently topping the table and have a healthy four point gap over second place Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp has assembled a strong unit and Liverpool’s never dying attitude has been their biggest asset this time. The Reds have tasted just one defeat this time and looking pretty determined to win their long title drought.
Mignolet was a pivotal part of the Liverpool side back in 2013-14 when they came very close winning the title. Hopes were dashed as Manchester City romped their way to the title but the Merseysiders are hot favourites to lift the Premier League this season.
Mignolet said, “So much has changed over the past five years here
“It’s only Hendo [Jordan Henderson], Studge [Daniel Sturridge] and myself still here from the last time we really fought for the title. Back then a lot of it was about Luis Suarez and Studge, whereas now the goals are shared about more. We had a really good team in 2013-14 but the moment we got one or two injuries it became difficult.
“We’ve got a broad squad now which means we can cope with injuries. That’s probably the biggest difference with last time.
“If a game is deadlocked there is always someone ready on the bench who is capable of opening a game up. In that sense we’re in a much better position than we were then.
“The general quality of this squad is the best I’ve ever known. When we play 11 v 11 in training it’s like being involved in a top match in the Premier League.
“It’s not 11 first-teamers against 11 reserves, it’s two Premier League sides facing each other in training. It’s high quality.”
