‘We need a perfect game’: Andy Robertson insists Liverpool won’t give up as they look to perform miracle against Barcelona
- Andy Robertson feels Liverpool must produce perfect game against Barcelona
- Liverpool are trailing 3-0 from the first leg of the Champions League semi-final
- Left-back Robertson insisted that ‘Special things happen at Anfield’
Andy Robertson believes Liverpool have to produce the perfect game if they are to turn around their Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona.
Trailing 3-0 from the first leg in the Nou Camp, Jurgen Klopp’s side cannot realistically afford to concede an away goal as that would require them to score a near-impossible five times.
Nevertheless, full-back Robertson stressed they were far from ready to give up without taking the fight to their opponents and results this season, the latest a late win at Newcastle, have proved this team never knows when they are beaten.
Andy Robertson believes Liverpool will have to produce the perfect game against Barcelona
‘We need a perfect game with a bit of luck because I think they will be thinking if they get a goal it kills the tie,’ said the Scotland captain.
‘We always believe but 3-0 against Barcelona is a bit different to scoring a late goal because you are starting three goals behind.
‘We will fight for everything, we won’t give up and that’s all we can do.
‘It will be a hell of a task but there is still hope and where there is hope there is still a way in.
Liverpool are 3-0 down from the first leg but Robertson said: ‘Special things happen at Anfield’
‘Special things happen at Anfield and we’re hoping for another special night. We’ll give 100 per cent but we need a bit of luck as well.’
Anfield is famous for its European nights and Robertson is hoping for another boost from fans.
‘It gives us a lift and it certainly has affected teams in the past,’ he added.
‘Barca are a different kettle of fish, I’m not sure it will affect them, but you saw last season it affected City when we beat them 3-0 (in their Champions League quarter-final), it affected Roma (who lost 5-2).
‘Our home games have been really good so hopefully our fans will be at 100 per cent and hopefully we will be at 100 per cent as well and we can react off that.’
Liverpool will be without Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah against Barcelona, making their task even harder.
In addition, midfielder Naby Keita is out after suffering an adductor injury in the first leg against Barcelona.