Robertson on Barcelona clash: “Let’s just see what happens”

Andy Robertson believes Liverpool can still overturn the 3-0 deficit in their Champions League semi-final clash with Barcelona tonight.

The left-back acknowledged that the Reds will be up against it tonight at Anfield when the two sides meet, with Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho set to face their former club again.

However, the Scotland captain thinks an early goal for Jurgen Klopp’s side could change the mood entirely.

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“Different,” Robertson said, when asked what Liverpool’s approach would be. “But I think it would be daft if we went completely gung-ho because with the players they’ve got, they can pick us off from time to time.

“I think we had more than three opportunities at the Nou Camp and we played a good game.

“Of course there’s going to be times where we need to take a wee bit more risks going forward and taking a few more chances. If we do that then you never know.

“If we can put them under pressure and get the first goal then we’ll see how they react because we know the fans will react positively with us and they can hopefully have an impact on them.

“Let’s just see what happens. We have no real pressure on us now, nobody expects us to do anything. But if we can then it will one of the greatest comebacks.”

On the absence of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Naby Keita tonight, Robertson added: “Especially the first three you’ve mentioned, they’ve been fit and carried this squad obviously with disappointment of not playing.

“But they’ve used it in the right way by putting 100 per cent in training and pushing the lads that are playing to their absolute maximum.

“That’s why I think the boys on the pitch have played so well this season – because we get pushed by the people off it. But people on the outside don’t really see that and the lads won’t get the credit they deserve, but the whole squad have been magnificent.

“Rhian’s a different kettle of fish. He’s been out most of the season. Now he’s come back and he’s been doing well in training and scoring goals for the U23s.

“If he is involved or whatever then it’ll be incredible for him. He’s a confident lad and he’s got no doubt in his ability and neither does anyone at Melwood.

“When he gets his chance, it’s about showing it to everyone else because we know how good a player he is. Let’s see if he gets his chance. But if not, then his chance is coming sooner rather than later.”

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