It's going to be a difficult one, there's no doubt about that. I don't care if they have a couple of players missing, because, for one thing, they have a tremendous depth to their squad so we won't see much difference in quality, and, secondly, we have injuries too.
What we need to see is a high level of concentration from all our players, and a better ability to retain possession than was displayed in the second half versus Atletico Madrid. Admittedly we had made lots of changes during the second period, but as I've repeated this year, too much frustration and too many long balls is simply footballing suicide. I have trouble seeing us get through 90 minutes against Chelsea unscathed if we're hoofing it forward.
What is clear from the pre-match build up is the belief in the camp that we can win, without over-confidence or arrogance. We need to transfer that onto the pitch, by taking the game to them the way we do best, chasing down their players, harrying them, and defending high to give them no space or time. I do think it will be a scrappy one, but all I want is three points, not pointless praise in the press about how pretty we play.
Only about two hours until kick-off!! Can't wait for this match, the biggest one of the season so far, and our chance to put daylight between us and the other sides. Let's hope we grab the opportunity with both hands and rise to the occassion!
Come on Liverpool!!
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