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5 teams missing out on Champions League football next season

By Matt English

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Pedro, Gary Cahill, Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea look dejected in defeat after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christopher Lee - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 16: (L-R) Pedro, Gary Cahill, Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea look dejected in defeat after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christopher Lee - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool (15) and team mates, Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool (15) and team mates, Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Liverpool

Finished: 8th in Premier League with 60 points

Just two points behind a Europa League spot in the Premier League, Liverpool had a rough season in competition all around. Their final day draw with West Bromwich Albion was tough, as the club could have qualified for the Europa League, but it was not their last chance.

They had a decent Europa League campaign, winning their group by a small margin. After defeating the likes of Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool were all set to face Sevilla in the finals. Winning the finals would have meant automatic qualification for the Champions League next season, so the incentives were high for both teams. Sadly, Liverpool could not hang onto their early lead, and were defeated 3-1.

Though their season was not the most fruitful, there were bright spots throughout. New manager Jürgen Klopp brought an immense passion to the club, uniting the fans and players alike. His fiery approach to coaching the team was fantastic to watch, with his outrageous expressions grabbing headlines every time he was on the touchline.

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Fans are eager to see what the team can bring to the table next season. They have already made a couple of singings that will strengthen the team, and hope that next season can be filled with silverware.

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