A European Cup winner fancies his old club's chances of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw at Anfield
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson believes that a 0-0 draw at Anfield will suit Jurgen Klopp's men heading into the second leg of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
Liverpool managed to keep Bayern at bay, despite missing their star defender Virgil van Dijk, but could not find the breakthrough themselves despite carving out multiple chances.
The Reds travel to the Allianz Arena next month with it all to play for and Lawrenson believes the fact they did not concede an away goal in the first leg bodes well for their prospects of reaching the quarter-finals.
"Bayern are still a good side and they are well-organised and clever. They had clearly done their homework and made very few mistakes defensively at Anfield, and at the back they read the game very well," Lawrenson wrote in his BBC column
"But they never really looked like getting an away goal, which means there is a good chance they will have to win the return on 13 March to go through.
"If they go on the attack at any time, they have to be very wary of Liverpool's threat on the counter.
"It means the tie is left perfectly balanced. I am sure Bayern will believe the scenario suits them, but I would be confident Klopp's side can go there and score, which is another reason why drawing 0-0 is not the worst result in the world."
Liverpool had their chances to score on Tuesday night but Lawrenson believes they are at their best when they are counter-attacking quickly.
The front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane were prolific in the Champions League last season, with all three players hitting double figures in the competition.
Lawrenson praised Bayern's defence against Liverpool but he warned the Bavarians about over-committing on the attack given the Premier League side's tendency to strike on the break.
He said: "The reason this Champions League last-16 first leg was so cagey was not down to the Reds. It was because of Bayern's defensive game plan, and how well they executed it.
"I am not expecting their tactics to be dramatically different in the second leg next month but, even if the Bundesliga champions only push on a little more at home, that will suit Liverpool's strength on the counter-attack."
SIMSV_
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Liverpool and their press so overconfident.. They were saying we will surely loose and now they think they will just go and easily get a good result at the arena.. Lol
laobcty
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but wait ooo....everyone talking about the trio of Liverpool defeating the defence of Bayern and Van dil holding their defence....the question is, is Van dil experience then Ribery and Robben with Lewandoski forward? think well Liverpool fans....u were unable to hurt someone in your home, how can you hurt them in theirs? think well Liverpool
Everyone tends to think that Bayern will sure win this last-16 tie cos Liverpool cant beat them at home. Is this how football works? If you cant beat a team at home, you got no chance away? Try playing an open game with Liverpool which I think Bayern will since they are at home and hopefully they are as naive as their fans to think that Liverpool can't beat them at Allianz cos Liverpool can't beat them at Anfield. Think Bayern fans, think..
flax
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remember that coman wasn't 100% fit for this game and that we mainly focused on defending. when we attack we surely will score more goals. either way it will be very entertaining. good luck!
good luck
Casine123
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but wait ooo....everyone talking about the trio of Liverpool defeating the defence of Bayern and Van dil holding their defence....the question is, is Van dil experience then Ribery and Robben with Lewandoski forward? think well Liverpool fans....u were unable to hurt someone in your home, how can you hurt them in theirs? think well Liverpool
kanagwafred6
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can it be be?????? let's pray for the team Liverpool I believe in to make it happen at alienz Allener
bayernbeasts
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rem we have an history of winning there, n that's exactly what we are going to do, am not surprised if you lose to two goals to nill
remember that coman wasn't 100% fit for this game and that we mainly focused on defending. when we attack we surely will score more goals. either way it will be very entertaining. good luck!
flax
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what is this dull fan of trophy less club saying😂😂😂
wish u qualify for the finals we want payback, am 100 sure if it wasn't for Ramos foolishness the cl would be ours but i don't see you going far dude
flax
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we'll see. niko put out a gameplan that completely took out your front 3. everyone expected us to lose by 2 or 3 goals but we showed why we are European giants and we will beat Liverpool. remember not many teams have won at the allianz in a ucl match.
rem we have an history of winning there, n that's exactly what we are going to do, am not surprised if you lose to two goals to nill
bayernbeasts
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We want win but i think it will be a 2-2 draw
I think it's going to be 2-1 to us
Yuybkmnpy
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we'll see. niko put out a gameplan that completely took out your front 3. everyone expected us to lose by 2 or 3 goals but we showed why we are European giants and we will beat Liverpool. remember not many teams have won at the allianz in a ucl match.
We want win but i think it will be a 2-2 draw
bayernbeasts
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If Bayern like it or yes they are out of the competition
we'll see. niko put out a gameplan that completely took out your front 3. everyone expected us to lose by 2 or 3 goals but we showed why we are European giants and we will beat Liverpool. remember not many teams have won at the allianz in a ucl match.
Yuybkmnpy
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keep dreaming
Not dreaming that is the gospel truth because u will try to score us in munich and we will take advantage to counter u
wiuaceipst
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If Bayern like it or yes they are out of the competition
keep dreaming
Ernesta
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what is this dull fan of trophy less club saying😂😂😂
You stupid to say that. let me leave you and your 6th placed team who can't even win Girona since Ronaldo left. You will never win trophy again cuz Ronaldo left and you have no sound players that's why 4th n 6th place are your targets now
Yuybkmnpy
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If Bayern like it or yes they are out of the competition
JensonTa
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exmerely true
Luabdprsyz
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In your dull team dream
what is this dull fan of trophy less club saying😂😂😂
Ernesta
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english press jus bla bla bla
And German press non sense
Ernesta
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I don't see Liverpool qualifying ..so they should stop dreaming because Bayern will sack dem out
In your dull team dream
Ernesta
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I am sure robben will be physically fit for the second leg, Bayern will surely qualify
In your envious dream Liverpool has nothing to worry about any team cuz teams fear them more
Peyaklmnz
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english press jus bla bla bla
Rehnors
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I am sure robben will be physically fit for the second leg, Bayern will surely qualify
I'm sure you are out of Cl Mun U fans.. see you in Cl in 2020-2021 season again buy[Spittongue]
Luabdprsyz
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I don't see Liverpool qualifying ..so they should stop dreaming because Bayern will sack dem out
Godwinwhizee77
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I am sure robben will be physically fit for the second leg, Bayern will surely qualify