Sakho insists the Reds are focused on their own game over other results this weekend

Ahead of the game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace which is scheduled for Monday night, two more important matches will be played. Manchester City at Goodison against Everton tonight and Norwich City, hosted by Chelsea on Sunday.

Of course, there will be a high volume of interest in the results of both weekend matches but Brendan Rogers side are sure to be fully committed and focussed on securing their own success on Monday night.

Rogers, speaking to liverpoolfc.com, has said that he feels it’s important that his side focus fully on their own game rather than worrying over what the weekend games might bring. He also feels that the time to consider the bigger picture in regard to other results is at the end of the season. Sound advice.

“I think that we have to concentrate on our own job. After the season ends we can look at everyone else’s results.

“For now we need to remain focused on our job, do our own work, and for the moment not look at anything else.

“First we have to concentrate on our own work and make sure we do it really well and at the end of the season we can look at the final table.”

Although Sakho has huge experience gained from his time at PSG, playing under pressure and in similar circumstances, he still rates the overall experience contained within the team and is certain that this is what will help power the squad to success in the final two games. He seems keenly aware that drawing on the knowledge and calm expertise of his fellow players as well as the manager is what really counts.

“I think that to help the team you need my experience, as well as Steven Gerrard’s, Martin Skrtel’s, Mignolet, Johnson – the entire team! And the manager’s too,” he said.

“You need everyone’s experience, and it’s fair to say that everyone’s individual experience will help the entire group to get over that psychological hurdle in order to remain totally concentrated during these two games, because what really counts are those six points.

“We shouldn’t be looking at the other results because City might possibly get a result that is favourable to us but then we don’t concentrate and we fail to pick up the three points. So the main thing is to remain focused on ourselves and our own game.”

If given the chance, Sakho also seems determined to show off the flair he displayed for France earlier in the season when he scored two goals against Ukraine in November and he hopes to recreate the results for Liverpool in the closing games of the season. He knows he needs to pay attention to his defensive role above anything else but says he would take great pleasure in scoring a goal if the opportunity arose.

“I guess it’s down to fate, we’ll see. I think you just have to believe and have faith in destiny.

“I think Liverpool have had a great season and we’ll see what happens over the next two games.

“First and foremost, I have to concentrate on my defensive duties and if God gives me the chance to help the team by scoring a goal, I would do so with great pleasure.”





