NBA legend LeBron James believes Liverpool will struggle to compete for honours this season.
Although the club invested heavily in its playing staff last term, the Reds endured a disappointing year, finishing in eighth place behind local rivals Everton and a massive 37 points adrift of first placed Manchester City.
James recently signed a deal with Liverpool owners 'Fenway Sports Group' making him a minority shareholder. He said, "It’s a difficult time for the club right now, Liverpool are a team in a period of transition at the moment, so I don’t know what they can achieve."
"I love football. I love to watch it, read up on it. I fell in love with it after watching it. I have a new respect for what they do, the shape they’re in. It’s just like basketball where you have to be a team first of all."
"If you see some of the plays they make out there, they’re kind of basketball plays. They cut and move, just with their feet. They’re passing with their feet while we pass with our hands, to try and set someone up for a goal. I definitely love the sport."
Do you agree with Lebron, wil Liverpool be able to compete this season?
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