Manager says speed and variety of play are needed to break down an Atlético Madrid side who never raise the white flag
Jürgen Klopp’s “to-do” list for
Liverpool on Wednesday includes playing with freedom, bravery and unpredictability against an Atlético Madrid team he considers the best in the world at “deep defending”. Should the European champions deliver once more, and the Liverpool manager admits his team must be “nearly perfect” to reach the
Champions League quarter-finals, they will credit
Premier League rivals for the ideal preparation.
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