The Liverpool FC manager has admitted that his side can make a comeback in the second-leg of the round of 32 fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg
The Reds suffered their second defeat in as many games as they lost 2-0 to Russian champions Zenit St. Petersburg in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hulk-c16436 and Sergey Semak scored for the hosts which means that they are in a strong position, ahead of the
second-leg at Anfield next week.
The visiting side missed some clear chances and could have won the game if they had scored from the opportunities that came their way. Luis Suarez, in particular, was to blame for missing as many as three chances in front of goal.
Away goals are of utmost importance in these fixtures so Liverpool missed a great opportunity.
Brendan Rodgers claimed that his side will fight to make sure they qualify for the next phase in Europe. He insisted that the next goal scored will be very important and is confident that there is still a lot to play for.
“[2-0] is retrievable and gives us a fighting chance. The next goal will be vitally important in the tie and if we can get it, it will give us momentum. I thought we looked solid and a threat going forward and could have been in
the lead at half-time,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The former Swansea City boss admitted that his side gave away two easy goals in the end. He expressed his disappointment on the loss and stressed that there was a great chance to win the fixture. The Reds could easily have had
two or three away goals to their name, but the finishing was poor.
“But we gave away two poor goals tonight. We ended up losing the game when we should have won it,” he concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 will next take on Swansea City on February 17 at Anfield. They will host Zenit for the second-leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 stage on February 21. The former European champions are already out of the FA Cup
and the Capital One Cup.
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