‘We are not at Anfield to take photos’: Genk boss Felice Mazzu says his players are going to ‘give their life on the pitch’ against Liverpool in Champions League clash
- Genk boss Felice Mazzu has brought every available player to Anfield this week
- They play Liverpool in the Champions League after a 4-1 defeat two weeks ago
- Mazzu says that although it’s a great moment, they are not there to ‘take photos’
Genk coach Felice Mazzu insists his squad are not at Anfield to ‘take photos’ but did admit he had brought every available player because the match was a great moment for the club.
The Belgian club were beaten 4-1 at home by Jurgen Klopp’s side a fortnight ago and have yet to win any of the 15 matches they have played in their relatively small Champions League history.
A 2-0 defeat against struggling Eupen at the weekend was not the ideal preparation and Mazzu knows his players have to massively improve if they are not to be rolled over again.
Genk boss Felice Mazzu has brought every available player to Liverpool for their match
Anfield will play host to Genk in the Champions League clash, after Liverpool won 4-1 recently
Liverpool will be firm favourites – Genk have not won any of their 15 Champions League games
‘I brought everyone because I think it is a great moment for the club, for all the players, so my desire was that everyone is here,’ he said.
‘It is the moment to enjoy but not to be here to take photos. It is to give their life on the pitch and play the best football possible.
‘They play a big game against a big team perhaps for once in our life in a place like this.
‘I know the results are not so good and the way we have played is not so good. I know it’s not an easy moment but I am calm. I don’t feel the pressure.
‘We play against the best team in the world at the moment. I am sure the players’ mentality will be better tomorrow – and I hope the coach’s also.’
However, Mazzu says they are not there to ‘take photos’ and will ‘give their lives on the pitch’
Genk midfielder Sander Berge admits it is a huge occasion for the players but also a massive task for them.
‘I never thought I would play at Anfield with Genk. I am happy to be here,’ he said.
‘It’s a big dream coming true to play the best team in the world and at Anfield it is something special.
‘They are known for having maybe the best fans in the world and will make sure we do better than last time.
‘We are struggling at the moment, lacking leadership and discipline to make the big solutions in our 18-yard box.’