Former Liverpool star Didi Hamann is urging Jurgen Klopp's side to win the midfield battle against Real Madrid in Paris on Saturday to bring the European Cup back to Anfield for a seventh time.
But the German Kop favourite, who achieved European glory with the Reds in Istanbul 17 years ago, is worried that the manner in which the Reds' domestic season has ended hands a psychological advantage to Carlo Ancelotti's side. Madrid have been crowned La Liga champions this season, finishing 13 points clear of Barcelona. And although Klopp's side has already completed a domestic cup double, they were pipped to the Premier League title on the final day of the season by Manchester City in dramatic late fashion.
Speaking exclusively to Lord Ping, Hamann said: "I think if Liverpool had won the league on Sunday, I would have been very confident that they would win this match, but now, I’m not too sure. Fabinho will only return to training today, Thiago may not be available. His absence wouldn’t be a huge loss, but Liverpool would need to bring somebody in. Psychologically, I think the result from Sunday probably plays into Madrid’s favour.
