Champions League Draw

Barella out for at least first leg big loss.for them

A tough draw but we saw last week against AC Milan that Serie A isn't what it once was so still a tie we start firm favourites in.

Except for Real (who genuinely seem to have our number unfortunately), I think we raise our game exceptionally well against better opposition in the champions league.

I think the occasion will be massive, with the front 3 buzzing to make an impact.

It will be an amazing atmosphere home and away - can’t wait!

Except for Real (who genuinely seem to have our number unfortunately), I think we raise our game exceptionally well against better opposition in the champions league.

I think the occasion will be massive, with the front 3 buzzing to make an impact.

It will be an amazing atmosphere home and away - can’t wait!

F**k Real Madrid. We would swipe Real's arses to kingdom come if we were drawn against those fuckers today and they know it. They only did us over because of a seriously depleted squad last season. And if that c**t Ramos didn't pull Salah's shoulder out of it's socket then the 2018 final could have been a greater contest as well.

Except for Real (who genuinely seem to have our number unfortunately), I think we raise our game exceptionally well against better opposition in the champions league.

I think the occasion will be massive, with the front 3 buzzing to make an impact.

It will be an amazing atmosphere home and away - can’t wait!

They really don't. I'd love us to play them in the next round - we would completely humiliate them.

who will compensate supporters who in good faith booked hotel and flights before

What's the point? There's no certainty about any travel atm, let alone in 2 or 3 months time. Basically, when you're not playing at home on the day, this is a tv tournament for most people.

Technically, this is not a very complex draw to take place. Runners up v winners, no ties from the same country and group. It's not rocket science. I've never seen a cup draw declared null and void before at any level before, and I don't believe any of the conspiracy theories out there. They're supposed to run like clockwork, rehearsals are conducted to ensure no margin for error. So there has to be consequences for someone.

I didn't want to draw Inter, the original draw was better. But we have no choice but to get on with it.

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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

Except for Real (who genuinely seem to have our number unfortunately)

Four wins to our three.

I wouldn't say they have our number.

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.

It's like our complete history in Europe has been forgotten at times.

Four wins to our three.

I wouldn't say they have our number.

wasnt it 2 under Brendan and one when they assaulted our best player in the final I dont have a problem facing them or anyone else nobody wants to come to Anfield

What's the point? There's no certainty about any travel atm, let alone in 2 or 3 months time. Basically, when you're not playing at home on the day, this is a tv tournament for most people.

For armchair fans obviously, but how about our away numbers who went to all three away games?

wasnt it 2 under Brendan and one when they assaulted our best player in the final I dont have a problem facing them or anyone else nobody wants to come to Anfield

Last season's second round games, beaten at the Bernabeu and drew at Anfield.!!

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 they’d turn up and we’ll be trashed.

In short we hate losing and will find ways to “improve” our chances of winning (including suggesting adding other team’s players to our squad) even though we have totally no control of who we will face. It feels better to just say “I’d have preferred to play [an unknown club of your choice]”. We know it doesn’t change anything. But the posts will continue to appear in the next round, in the following seasons…

It’s a natural human expression and release of emotions.