Yes, it's a tough job in the Champion's League, let alone meeting Real Madrid in the top 16. Of course, it will be difficult for Liverpool to face that match, but if Liverpool focus on the Champions League, there might still be a chance, even if it's hard, but if Liverpool catch up on the points left in the English league, it will be difficult. if Arsenal keep winning games,
Actually it is equally difficult for Liverpool to focus if the target is to win. Because Liverpool this season are still not strong enough to compete until the end in the Champions League. And to catch Arsenal's points in the Premier League also looks difficult. So that the most reasonable target for Liverpool this season is to be able to be in fourth place at the end of the season in the Premier League in order to get into the Champions League next season again.
In whichever way, Liverpool is in trouble. Trying to win the Champions League to have direct ticket to the next season Champions league is difficult for Liverpool because they are not in their good form and many good clubs are in the context to lift the Champions League.
Trying to focus in the Epl to be able to enter is another hard task because clubs like Newcastle, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all above Liverpool. Liverpool will need to overtake all these people to stand firm in top4. In all to the fight in Epl seems easier for them than Champions League.
Well, yes, Liverpool doesn't seem good enough to go all the way in the Champions League, but they are doing surprisingly better in CL than Premier League. And who knows, they might get better after the World Cup break. The decline in Liverpool started with the sale of Mane. Mane not only scores goals, but thanks to his sprint, he was feared in terms of defenses and did not leave any space behind.
There is also Thiago in the midfield. This guy does not work in the system of Klopp. He is very fragile and he is not possible to play continuously at that level. I feel like he will probably be injured long time. He is type of someone who breaks the rhythm of the team. We already know that he is not a dynamic football player.
My advice: a Mane-style wing and Thiago off in the midfield and a dynamic and penetrating midfielder. They can still manage to this and turn things around.