Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is seemingly worried about the atmosphere Liverpool supporters will create at Anfield later today when the two sides meet on Merseyside.
Speaking to the club’s official website, the United no. 1 revealed that facing Liverpool is always a special occasion, especially at Anfield, where the Red Devils will be hopeful of claiming another huge result under Erik Ten Hag having won the League Cup last weekend.
De Gea said on what to expect from the atmosphere at Anfield later today: “It’s always a special game, to play at Anfield against Liverpool. It’s always nice. But I think again it’s just three points, the same as other games. It’s going to be a tough game for sure.
The Spanish goalkeeper added: “Playing at Anfield is always very difficult, but we have confidence and we’ll take that confidence to the next games, go game-by-game and we can see another big game on Sunday.”
With both sides needing a win, it isn’t too crazy to suggest that this latest encounter between England’s two biggest clubs could go on to define their season, with United still in with a shot at the Premier League title as Liverpool look to claw their way back into the top-four race.
Indeed, De Gea’s form has been key to United’s rise back to the top under Ten Hag, and against Liverpool, the Spanish keeper knows just how hostile a reception the Red Devils will receive in what will be an incredible affair at Anfield later today.
De Gea right to worry about Anfield factor vs. Liverpool
De Gea has faced Liverpool more times the majority of players to put on the famous United kit, and the shot-stopper is right to fear what the Anfield crowd can do on games like this, with Reds supporters fully aware with how important today’s fixture is for their entire season.
With UEFA Champions League football on the line, Liverpool know that they must secure top-four if they’re to return to the top of English football, and beating United today will be huge in Jurgen Klopp’s quest back to the pinnacle of the Premier League.
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