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Liverpool fans gear up for Roma amid heavy police presence – Cheeky Salah poster spotted
LIVERPOOL fans are gathering at the Stadio Olimpico ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg.
Liverpool fans gather in Rome ahead of the Champions League semi-final
Liverpool are aiming to book their spot in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, but first need to negotiate a tricky tie against Serie A outfit Roma.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are 5-2 up from the first leg after goals from Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Anfield.
However, late strikes from Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti kept the tie alive – setting up a difficult evening in the Stadio Olimpico.
There is an increased police presence in Rome following the attack on Liverpool fan Sean Cox before the first leg, although there have been no reports of trouble in the city or around the stadium.
Meanwhile, one cheeky Reds fan was spotted holding a poster thanking Roma for selling Salah in the summer – with the Egyptian having scored 43 goals in 48 games.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Liverpool fans gather in Rome ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg.