Liverpool can mount one other memorable Champions League comeback at Anfield once they tackle a depleted Real Madrid within the quarter-final, second leg however they can’t afford any extra defensive errors, supervisor Juergen Klopp mentioned on Tuesday.
Down 3-1 from the primary leg, Klopp’s facet discover themselves in a near-impossible state of affairs within the knockouts once more and can search inspiration from their 2019 semi-final comeback towards Barcelona once they 4-0 to advance with a 4-3 combination rating.
With their backs towards the wall and no supporters within the stadium to encourage them because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Klopp mentioned they must create their very own ambiance as they give the impression of being to overturn the deficit.
“When you are 3-1 down it looks like we are already out – it means we have not a lot to lose. The result showed they were better than us but it’s only the first half,” Klopp advised reporters.
“Football is football, anything is possible,” Klopp added on the potential for a comeback. “We talk about outcomes however for me, the efficiency is rather more vital. We need to play like ourselves.
“It’s important to defend at your highest level with the ability Madrid have… Real beat Barcelona (in La Liga) after us so obviously they are in a good moment.”
Real are scuffling with accidents and health points, nonetheless, with Zinedine Zidane’s facet struggling extra accidents than another workforce in La Liga this season.
Defenders Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Dani Carvajal, winger Lucas Vazquez and ahead Eden Hazard are sidelined, however Klopp mentioned that won’t cease Zidane’s extremely motivated facet.
“Real didn’t win the competition so often with Zidane because they’re not experienced. They have had an intense season and injuries, we are the same,” Klopp mentioned.
“The decisive a part of the season is now and I’m 100% positive Real will likely be 100% prepared, not how they felt straight after the Barca recreation.
“It’s a difference to watch Real and play them. The individual quality of the players is really high if they want something desperately, as was the case (in the first leg).”
