Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich defender Markus Babbel discusses some of the big issues in the game today.

Babbel spoke with Tribalfootball.com - on behalf of bet365 - about a wide range of topics in this extended interview, including Liverpool's Champions League chances, the progress of Ibrahima Konate and coaching Roberto Firmino at Hoffenheim.

Babbel also takes a deep look at the state of Australian football after his time with Western Sydney Wanderers and the prospect of Manuel Akanji joining Manchester United.

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