Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp remains hopeful of a comeback in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie against Real Madrid, despite a 5-2 deficit from the first leg. Klopp says that even if there is just a one percent chance, he would like to give it a try. The return leg is scheduled to take place at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Klopp admitted that Madrid, with their result from the first leg, were through to the next round. But, as they are here for a game, he would like to play an extremely strong opponent and try to win the game. He also stated that it's difficult, but not impossible, and they would see where it leads them.
Liverpool will be without midfielders Jordan Henderson and Stefan Bajcetic due to illness and a thigh injury, respectively. Bajcetic's injury is a stress response in his adductor, which is unfortunate news for the Reds.
In their next game, Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 but then lost 1-0 against relegation-battling Bournemouth, highlighting their inconsistent form this season. They are sixth in the Premier League and have suffered seven of their eight top-flight defeats away from home.
Klopp believes that if they can surprise themselves in a negative way, they should be able to surprise themselves in a positive way as well. He added that they were not here to tell Madrid to be careful, but rather they were here to change the dynamic.
Real striker Karim Benzema is fit to face Liverpool, and the Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked his players not to assume anything. He believes that the match will be more complex for Real than Liverpool from a psychological level. Liverpool is coming to give it their all and do their best from minute one, whatever happens. They have more questions than their opponent, and they will try to do all they can from the beginning.
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