Joao Moutinho isn't expecting an easy ride when Wolverhampton Wanderers come to Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Under-par Liverpool head into the match, seventh in the Premier League and hurting from a morale-sapping 4-1 Champions League defeat at the hands of Napoli on Wednesday evening that raised serious questions about the direction the FA and EFL cup-holders are travelling in.
After the loss in Naples, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said that their next opponents Wolves would be 'laughing' after his side's performance in Italy, but Portuguese midfielder Moutinho is in no doubt that the midlands side could be in for a very difficult afternoon on Merseyside, with an expectant home crowd ready to help fire their team on.
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Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash, he said: “Anfield is one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever played in – maybe even the best one. It’s true. I told this in the first year, second, third and fourth, because the fans of Liverpool love the game, like fans of other clubs too, but Anfield is special.
“They support the team from the first minute to the final whistle and it doesn’t matter the result and we’re going to have a tough game. We already know that they have a very good team, a very good manager, and they try to win the game. We are training every single day to improve, to do our best and go to the games to try our opportunities and score and win the games. And that’s what we’ll try to do at Liverpool.”
Wolves currently sit 14th in the Premier League table, having won only one of their first six matches. But the Molineux club could have a surprise new addition in their team on arrival at Anfield, after a work permit appeal was overturned to allow former Chelsea striker Diego Costa to join Bruno Lage's squad this week.
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