Liverpool must avoid missing out on Champions League progression as Thursday night football will derail their Premier League title bid, according to former Reds midfielder Jamie Redknapp.

Jurgen Klopp's side, who surpassed Manchester City as leaders of the league over the weekend, must defeat Napoli 1-0 or by two goals to advance to the knockout stages and falling to the Europa League.

With games on a Thursday night, Redknapp believes the Europa League scheduling could hamper Liverpool's title chances.

He told the Daily Mail: "Tuesday night is Liverpool's biggest game of the season. Their result against Napoli will have a huge say on whether they can win the Premier League.

"Qualify for the Champions League knockout stage and they go into Sunday's Anfield showdown with bitter rivals Manchester United with incredible momentum.

"Failing to make it through would not only be a significant blow to their confidence but could also mean they are playing Europa League football.

"Playing on Thursday then Sunday is gruelling and it means you are more likely to have to play catch-up in the Premier League. It would threaten to derail their title push."