'I don't know if it's quite as good as that team at that time': David Moyes questions whether Liverpool are a better team now than in 2008

  • David Moyes highlighted Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso
  • He felt that team were better than Jurgen Klopp's current side 
  • Liverpool have 100 per cent record after six games, scoring 14 goals this season

Former Everton boss David Moyes revealed he felt Liverpool's 2008 side featuring Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres were superior to the club's current crop.

The current league leaders have been tipped as potential Premier League winners, and possess a deadly front three in Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

Yet Moyes insisted he felt the side of 10 years ago were a match for anyone.

David Moyes doubts whether Liverpool's current team is their best ever Premier League side

'I think they've got a really good team but I look back at the Liverpool teams I played against over the years,' Moyes explained to Sky Sports Goals On Sunday.


'Liverpool had great teams, with [Xabi] Alonso, [Javier] Mascherano, [Steven] Gerrard and [Fernando] Torres was upfront. The boys they had - Liverpool had great teams.'

While those four played for Liverpool, they achieved a best Premier League finish of second in 2008/2009, without achieving silverware in any other competition.

Moyes faced Steven Gerrard's Liverpool several times while boss of city rivals Everton

Moyes faced Steven Gerrard's Liverpool several times while boss of city rivals Everton

The current squad have finished fourth in consecutive seasons, while last year they also reached the Champions League final before losing 3-1 to Real Madrid. 

'This is a good Liverpool team as well but I don't know if it's quite as good as that team at that time.

'But I think they're playing a good style. They've got forward players who are exceptional and because of that it makes them a real threat.' 

Liveprool's front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have thrived

Liveprool's front three of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have thrived

 However, fans on social media were split over Moyes' opinion, with some feeling while they were better individuals, the current side has better depth. 

One responded simply, 'Is he mental?' while another offered 'That's because it's a better squad now.'

Fernando Torres (l) and Steven Gerrard formed a formidable partnership for Liverpool

Fernando Torres (l) and Steven Gerrard formed a formidable partnership for Liverpool

 

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