He said: "I don't think he's as good a player as he was two years ago.
"You have good times and bad times and it's hard for him at the moment. He's still a good player but I think our defence will be good.
"Tony Popovic, Kit Symons and Hayden Mullins are good players and I think Mullins is ready for the Premiership. Liverpool are strong in every position but we think we have a chance."