http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini’s men visit the Anfield on Sunday.
The Merseyside outfit experienced a toilsome home form last campaign, which saw them claim just 6 league wins throughout the season.
On Saturday, they got their 2012/13 campaign off to a worst possible start, suffering a 3-0 trouncing at the hands of West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.
They are now set to play host to the Premier League champions on Sunday, and will later take on Manchester United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in their next two fixtures, at Anfield.
Even though the Spaniard was wary of their challenging upcoming matches, he reckoned the visiting teams were in for a tough ride. He insisted that Liverpool will be a tough team to beat at home, and admitted it was pertinent on their part that they gain
maximum out of their home fixtures.
While talking to reporters, he said: “We don't have the easiest run of fixtures coming up, but they are what they are. We have to face them and I'm sure for them it won't be easy to come to Anfield. We have to make ourselves strong at home. This year we
have to get better results at home.”
Liverpool are currently going through a rebuilding process, following the arrival of Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in June. The former Swansea manager is looking to develop a new model at the club, highlighted by a possession retaining and short passing football.
Despite seeing his side look completely out of sorts against the Baggies in the opener, the Spanish International backed the Northern Irishman’s playing philosophy. He underlined that Rodgers required time to effectively implement his plans at Anfield, but
nevertheless assured the fans of a much better performance from their team than last season.
“It’s not normal [to lose]. But I don't think we will see many games for Liverpool like we did on Saturday. There is nothing to worry about. This is just early days. It was a bad game, and it is as simple as that,” he added.
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