Let me stated this:
Should Liverpool win the UCL, even if they are not qualified next
season, I'm sure the fans will be very pleased.
Imagine this scenario:
"We are the champion and yet we cant defend our title this year,
this just to prove UEFA are bunch of sour grapes who kick us out of
the competition just because we are good!"
It is as if the champions retired after winning the title, isn't it
great?
That is provided that Pools beat Chelsea and Milan, which I felt it
is impossible! 
