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Liverpool have nothing to fear playing Manchester City in Champions League as Etihad 'doesn't generate an atmosphere', claims John Aldridge

Liverpool have nothing to fear in their Champions League tie against Manchester City because the Etihad 'doesn't generate atmosphere', according to former Reds striker John Aldridge.

Aldridge accepts that Pep Guardiola's high-flying side weren't the ideal draw for Jurgen Klopp's men but believes there is plenty of reason for optimism.

'Those are the cards we've been dealt and we have to get on with it. It's a 50/50 call,' he wrote in the Liverpool Echo.

The Etihad won't generate atmosphere against Liverpool in the second leg, says John Aldridge
The Etihad won't generate atmosphere against Liverpool in the second leg, says John Aldridge
The former Liverpool striker contrasted City's ground with the famous Anfield atmosphere
The former Liverpool striker contrasted City's ground with the famous Anfield atmosphere

'Possibly, it's an advantage for them having the second leg at home but then again their ground doesn't generate an atmosphere.