I think Raffa is just trying to put a little sunshine into what has been a less than succesful start to the season.
I still think we are a fair bit away from the top 3, which is no disgrace as the rebuilding of our team is only one year in, where as Fergie and Wenger are just continuing the work they have been doing for a number of years and Maureen has the easiest job in Football as he can simply buy anyone (well anyone who want to play for them) he needs to improve any position.
People keep saying that "on our day we can beat Utd", but in the Premiership, anyone can beat anyone "on their day". Thas what makes it the best league in the world.
I think LFC players that would command a place in the top 3 teams are, Carra, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko (maybe), Hypia and funny enough Cisse, even though he can't get a game at Liverpool, although a change in formation may be required.