Pepijn Lijnders believes Porto were the only side left in the Champions League who wanted to draw Liverpool so they could get revenge from their previous meeting.
Reds first-team coach Lijnders explained that the Portuguese side would want to go again against the side who beat them 5-0 in February 2018.
2
Liverpool thrashed Porto last February
Sadio Mane scored a hat-trick during that match as Liverpool eased to a comfortable victory in last season’s Champions League round of 16.
Lijnders was a youth coach at Porto from 2007 to 2014 and understands the mentality of the club and why they would want to face the Merseyside club again.
2
Pepijn Lijnders was a youth coach at Porto
He moved to Liverpool in 2014 to work under Brendan Rodgers, and later Jurgen Klopp.
The first-team coach left in January 2018 to manage Dutch side NEC, but returned to Anfield last May after he was sacked.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
“There was only one club in the last eight that wanted us and that was Porto,†Lijnders told The Times.
“All the others in the last eight wanted to avoid us, but Porto will love the chance to go again against us. I know it because of their mentality.
“Sergio (Conceicao) is a motivational coach and he will use that. Motivate is not the right word. It is revenge. They want to set something right.
LIVE ON talkSPORT
talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
- Preston vs Leeds (Tuesday, 7:45pm) –  talkSPORT 2
- Birmingham vs Sheffield United (Wednesday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Slavia Prague vs Chelsea (Thursday, 8pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Southampton vs Wolves (Saturday, 3pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Manchester United vs West Ham (Saturday, 5:30pm) – talkSPORT
- Leeds vs Sheffield Wednesday (Saturday, 5:30pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Wigan vs Norwich (Sunday, 12pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (Sunday, 2:05pm) – talkSPORT
“The attitude of Porto is: always more, always better. They love the ones who hate to lose. Many clubs are in the game because of football, but Porto is in the game for silverware. That is their reason.â€
Since 2003, the National League has been awarded a second promotion place. Through 2017, this was decided by a play-off system similar to that of the EFL. The four teams below the National League champions played against each other in semi-finals over two legs, with second playing fifth and third playing fourth.
Huddersfield Town have equalled the earliest ever relegation in Premier League history following Crystal Palace's 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. The Terriers' defeat couple
Crystal Palace 2-0 Huddersfield: Terriers' relegation
La Liga side Atletico Madrid are the latest team to register their interest in Kieran Trippier. According to The Daily Mail, Diego Simeone is keen to snap up the England international, who has struggled to produce his best form for the Lilywhites this term. Trippier has been a downward trajectory
N'Golo Kante cut short his evening training session on Tuesday as he fights against the clock to be fit for Wednesday's final against Arsenal. (REUTERS) Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri says midfielder N'Golo Kante has a 50-50 chance of being fit for the Europa League final, and that the team will be pushed to the brink without him.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Maurizio Sarri says N'Golo Kante is 50/50
David Luiz in fresh talks over Chelsea future, says Maurizio Sarri David Luiz is still talking to Chelsea about a new Stamford Bridge contract, according to Maurizio Sarri. Brazil defender Luiz's contract expires at the end of the season, with boss Sarri admitting the club have held new discussions with the 32-year-old about an extension.
Chelsea defender David Luiz holds fresh talks over Chelsea
Luton lift League One title with victory over Oxford. while Doncaster will claim the final play-off spot. AFC Wimbledon are still not mathematically safe if three of those four teams win.
Luton lift League One title with victory over Oxford
Tottenham vs Liverpool: London Stansted Airport wishes Spurs fans good luck in Champions League Final with departure board messages Stansted Airport has made it clear who their allegiance is with when it comes to this Saturday's Champions League final. Liverpool and Tottenham go
Sport24.co.za | Liverpool, Tottenham set for Champions League
Transfer Talk: Man United's Paul Pogba heading toward Juventus return surprise swoop for Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino. to sign more attacking options in case Eden Hazard leaves for Real
NewsNow: Spurs Transfer News news | Breaking News 24/7
Chelsea news: Club should have replaced Maurizio Sarri with
Napoli vs Arsenal FREE live stream: How to watch without paying extra plus TV channel, kick-off time and line-ups Written by: fpnews Posted on: April 18, 2019 Arsenal will be looking to finish off the job against Napoli tonight and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
~ Arsenal vs Valencia FREE live stream: How to watch without
David de Gea: Manchester United goalkeeper 'can play at
Champions League final iconic moments No.2 - Manchester United's comeback against Bayern Munich in 1999; Tottenham vs Liverpool: Only 'stupid people' judge Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on trophies, says Joh; Tottenham vs Liverpool: Georginio Wijnaldum reveals lasting friendship with Champions League final opponent
Champions League final iconic moments No.2 - Fussboll
City congratulate United Women on promotion to Super League before Red Devils THE BIG INTERVIEW Jordan Cousins: The QPR man on social media, community work and much more
Women's Super League - talkSPORT
No comments:
Post a Comment