Liverpool will be without a number of key players for their clash against Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Kenny Dalglish has claimed that if Liverpool can overturn Barcelona’s three-goal deficit in the Champions League on Tuesday night then it will be their ‘greatest’ comeback in Europe.
The Reds have a history of making epic comebacks in the Champions League, with their 2005 triumph in Istanbul one of their greatest ever games.
They have another tough task ahead of them if they are to progress through to the final, with four goals without reply needed for them to book that plane ticket to Spain.
Anfield legend Dalglish still believes Jurgen Klopp’s side can do the job in front of their own supporters. His stunning claim that it would be their ‘greatest’ comeback, may surprise a few people.
“Of course, it’s hard to see any team scoring four against Barca to get through,” Dalglish told the Sunday Post. “But I do think the tie is still open, and there remains a glimmer of hope. It would be foolish to say the tie is over.
“There is also a rich history of comebacks by Liverpool in Europe over the years, and that’s why I’d never rule out that being the case again. That said, if the players were to overturn this three-goal deficit against Barcelona, it would be the greatest comeback of them all, no question.
“Obviously, the key to it all is getting the first goal. Ideally, you score in the opening 15 minutes to settle everyone down and put real doubt in the minds of the Barcelona players. If that happens, then I wouldn’t rule anything out.”
If Lionel Messi produces half a game then Liverpool have no chance of progressing. He scored a stunning free-kick in the first leg and if he is given a sniff at Anfield then he will punish Klopp’s side.
A fast start will be needed by the home team and given the fact that there is no pressure on them, they may well just produce the goods in the opening stages.
If the Merseyside club can get an early goal then the nerves of the Spanish side will be tested, with Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho returning to their old stomping ground.
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