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Champions League: What Liverpool must do to beat Roma comfortably - Frank Lampard
LIVERPOOL will beat Roma comfortably tonight if they can execute a perfect game-plan in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.
Liverpool to take on Roma in Champions League clash
That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Liverpool overcame Premier League champions Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final.
The tie was all but over after the first leg on Merseyside, with the Reds running out 3-0 winners.
Lampard believes a repeat of that Anfield performance could put them well ahead after tonight’s clash.
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Liverpool face Roma in the semi-final of the Champions League
If they can get their game-plan perfect, you can expect them to get a good win here tonight
“It will be very difficult for Roma tonight,” Lampard said.
“The Liverpool players can use this atmosphere, just like they did against Manchester City.
“They were fantastic, they were organised, they didn’t let their emotions get away from them.
“They were organised, but when they break they break.
Lampard says Liverpool can beat Roma if they execute their game-plan
“They’ve got such a great way of playing now and if they can get their game-plan perfect, you can expect them to get a good win here tonight.”
Manager Jurgen Klopp did not spring any surprises with his team selection tonight.
Captain Jordan Henderson returns after suspension ruled him out of the second leg against City.
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