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Anfield atmosphere
Although this might sound cliched and boring, it would be a grave mistake to underestimate the impact of playing at Anfield when the crowd is in full power.
Don’t believe me? Ask Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsman. Before the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff match, Nagelsman made these comments.
I don't really make a difference between home or away matches, so I don't really care [where the game is played]. I am not overly in awe of this club. We are good enough not to have to hide here.
Liverpool were 3-0 up within 20 minutes at Anfield and went on to win the match 4-2 and the tie 6-3 on aggregate.
Post match, Nagelsman made these comments.
The first couple of minutes were already very challenging. They got a free-kick on the edge of the area, we made two or three poor tackles, the crowd could sense that and really got behind Liverpool and you know that's how atmosphere builds here.
We were running around like headless chickens. The team showed a bit too emotion and we left too many gaps.
The Anfield faithful will ensure that they make it as difficult as possible for the visitors and Arsenal players have to make sure that they are not intimidated by the crowd. This is not easy as Arsenal players are often put under the scanner for their mental grit.
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