The pre klopp years minus the little oasis Rafa brought has left a big scar mentally. People still have that bit of fear dont they.
We should know by now this team need fear nobody at any time or place. This team is elite. Opponents will always fear us more then we fear them.
Yes inter will be no walk in the park. A good side and a huge history, with history comes pride and with pride comes fight. Im expecting it to be tough over both legs. And I expect to be in the quarters all the better for it
We know. But there are always buts:
1) fear of our players not turning up which could potentially result in losing in games like West Ham.
2) distrust or no confidence in our players that they would show up against branded team.
3) fear of losing and looking for better odds on winning - playing a team with a not so illustrious history is more welcomed and gives us an easier chance of winning at least on paper.
4) too much respect for the opponent which has earned a reputation as a big team. Fear that theyād turn up and weāll be trashed.
In short we hate losing and will find ways to āimproveā our chances of winning (including suggesting adding other teamās players to our squad) even though we have totally no control of who we will face. It feels better to just say āIād have preferred to play [an unknown club of your choice]ā. We know it doesnāt change anything. But the posts will continue to appear in the next round, in the following seasonsā¦
Itās a natural human expression and release of emotions.
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