Liverpool get overlooked Champions League boost that goes beyond £90m prize money

As the full-time whistle sounded at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, it wasn't just Mauricio Pochettino celebrating Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Defeat for Ange Postecoglou's side ensured that Liverpool are guaranteed a top-four finish for the seventh and final time under Jurgen Klopp, who has just three matches left as Reds boss before departing at the end of the season.

As Liverpool found themselves clear of the chasing pack and in control of their own Premier League fate at the start of April, with just seven games to go, the news that the Reds have secured a swift return to the Champions League has understandably been met with muted celebrations on Merseyside over the weekend.

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However, after finishing four points behind Newcastle United last season and therefore having to settle for a first campaign in the Europa League since 2015 this time around, Klopp was keen to stress the importance of Liverpool's accomplishment. Even if it wasn't part of the 'dream' farewell envisioned back in January when he announced that he would be stepping away at the end of the campaign.

"Going back to the start of the season nobody knew, and everybody knew how important it would be to qualify for the Champions League again," remarked Klopp on Friday. “It’s what we did and it’s super important for the future of the club, and I’m really happy about that.”

It goes without saying that a return to the Champions League is a profitable business for Liverpool after earning just shy of £90m from their run to the 2022 final. Indeed, should the Reds reach the 2024 final in