Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that the travelling Kop’s vociferous support will spur them on when they take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the League Cup this evening.
Following a 1-1 draw at Anfield in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final tie last week, Rodgers’ men travel to London in a bid to secure their passage to the final at Wembley.
The Reds, who have gone unbeaten in their last ten matches in all competitions, have a chance to deal Jose Mourinho’s team a double blow. Chelsea are still reeling after Saturday’s shock fourth round FA Cup defeat to League One outfit Bradford City.
And Rodgers believes the travelling Kop will play an important role in their quest to defeat Chelsea.
“We're a team that are in a good moment – we're playing well, working well and we know we can go there and win. That's key. What's also key and very important for us – we saw it at the weekend – are our supporters”, Rodgers told the club site.
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The Northern Irishman further added that Bradford City’s vociferous support helped their team earn an improbable 4-2 win over the Premier League leaders and Liverpool’s fans can do the same.
"Bradford City had incredible support in the second half when they were attacking the goal with all of their supporters. They made great noise. It felt like a really great vibe for the team.
"We know that everywhere we travel, the travelling Kop is amazing. So to go there and have them in the semi-final with us as well should make it really exciting. We hope to do them justice and get to the final”, Rodgers concluded.
Liverpool will travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final tie this evening, where a win will see them play the winner of the other semi-final between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
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