Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool fans to create ‘a special atmosphere’ against Napoli on Tuesday and claims he spoke to Aurelio De Laurentiis once.
Anfield is known for its European nights, which have seen Liverpool progress in the Champions League through the years, while Klopp left Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2015 – the same time Napoli were seeking Rafa Benitez’s successor.
Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool fans to create ‘a special atmosphere’ against Napoli on Tuesday and claims he spoke to Aurelio De Laurentiis once.
Anfield is known for its European nights, which have seen Liverpool progress in the Champions League through the years, while Klopp left Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2015 – the same time Napoli were seeking Rafa Benitez’s successor.
“We knew after Napoli that it was not good enough. Belgrade was no better, Paris was an OK away game, that can happen,” he said at a Press conference, with the Reds needing a victory to reach the last 16.
“We gave them a proper game but we lost it. So far at home we were good. We have to be even better tomorrow.
“If nothing special happens with ref decisions, then we will get what we deserve. The only way to ensure that is to perform. We are responsible for the situation in a good way.
“Now we have the chance to go through and that’s pretty special. We have to create a special atmosphere with the way we play, and we have to use it. I am looking forward to it.
“We will not change [our attitude after going top]. We can still read the calendar. It’s December, not even Christmas, and the season ends in May. We will not get carried away. We know how difficult it is.
“We all know the results we need, and it is quite difficult. Napoli are good in possession, good in counter-attacks, typical Italian team good in defence. But if something special is here, then we should try it.
“We always to try to defend as best we can, but the quality of opposition should not be ignored.
“It’s all about the quality of the opponents. We will make tactical changes, and we will try to help create an atmosphere that is special.
“From all the bad news getting that group, the best news was that the last game was at home.
“Napoli are in a better position. But we need to be happy about the chance. Now take it.
me after that. I like Italy, Italian food, but unfortunately I don’t speak your language.
“The only problem is Aurelio is quite chatty! I don’t think I have ever told anyone about that conversation!”