Andy Robertson considers it crucial for Liverpool to reassert a key principle of their identity against Real Madrid tonight.
The left-back feels the Reds’ performance in last week’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat lacked the off-the-ball intensity that has formed a cornerstone of their success in recent seasons – and wants that to be prominent again at Anfield.
“Real Madrid are one of the best at controlling games. When they’re in winning positions, they’ve got the likes of Modric and Kroos that can just stand on the ball for what feels like 10 minutes and you can’t get it off them,” Robertson told Liverpoolfc.