In the Premier League, Liverpool has had a forgettable season, winning only twice since the beginning of the season to finish 19 points behind leaders Arsenal in eighth place.
However, Terry Phelan, a former defender for Manchester City, acknowledged that Liverpool has always been a different animal at Anfield.
At a crucial point in their season, when they have been plagued by numerous issues both on and off the field, an underfire Liverpool team is all set to renew their rivalry with Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the 2022/23 Champions League.
However, as Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid travel to Anfield, former Manchester City defender Terry Phelan advised caution for the defending champions.
In the Premier League, Liverpool has had a forgettable season, winning only twice since the beginning of the season to finish 19 points behind leaders Arsenal in eighth place.
However, Phelan acknowledged that Liverpool has always been a different animal at Anfield.
In European competitions, Liverpool has struggled against Madrid despite their dominance at Anfield. Between 1981 and 2009, Liverpool won three of three matches against the Spanish giants.
Since then, they have lost five of six games against them, going winless. In the finals in 2018 and 2022, two of those defeats occurred.
However, Phelan listed numerous issues, such as injuries, that have hindered Liverpool. Due to injuries sustained in the match against Madrid, the Reds will.
In fact, be without Calvin Ramsay, Luis Diaz, Arthur Melo, Ibrahima Konate, and Thiago Alcantara.
“Yes, Liverpool is having trouble; they are giving up goals, and terrible injuries have hindered them.
Van Dijk is hurt, Mo Salah isn’t fighting hard enough and doesn’t feel confident, and the back four aren’t working together.
The midfield can’t find their feet, and their high-press strategy is working pretty well right now. Real Madrid, who are currently ranked second in La Liga, is a formidable opponent for them.
We are aware of Liverpool’s potential in the Champions League. So if they can win the first game, they will have a great chance,” he explained.
Phelan laughed and said, “Stop conceding goals!” when asked what he would tell Liverpool.