Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson does not feel the Reds throwing away a two-goal lead over West Brom to draw 2-2 on Saturday is bad preparation for Tuesday night's Champions League meeting with Roma.
The Reds went 2-0 up at the Hawthorns in the Premier League clash, but were pegged back by two late goals which meant they had to settle for a point against the league's bottom side.
Liverpool's defensive weakness reared its head again, but Lawrenson thinks that it may actually turn out to be a good thing.
The Liverpool legend thinks it could keep the side on their toes going into Tuesday night's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma at Anfield.
He said on LFC TV: "I don't think it's a bad thing going into a massive game.
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"Imagine if we'd strolled through it 2-0 and then the press, all the media say Liverpool, absolutely brilliant etc.
"Sometimes you just need that little blow, that little reminder", Lawrenson added.
While Liverpool were held to a draw by a side expected to be playing Championship football next season, Roma eased to a 3-0 win away at SPAL in Serie A action.
