Liverpool goalkeeper Adrián San Miguel del Castillo reminded Atletico Madrid about the winner mentality of his team that had returned. The Reds, the nickname of Liverpool, won 2-1 at home to Bournemouth at Anfield Stadium on last Saturday (7/3/2020). Previously, Liverpool suffered defeat to Watford in the English League (1/3/2020) and Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round match (4/3/2020).
The victory over Bournemouth is expected to return Liverpool’s game to a positive trend when faced Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 on Thursday (12/3/2020). “It was a difficult match after a number of minor results. Everyone’s confidence in us declined, but I think our winning mentality has returned after the win over Bournemouth,” Adrian quoted.
“We show that we are here to face the end of the English League season and the big challenges that will come. Three points are very important to grow our confidence again,” Adrian continued. Victory over Bournemouth will also be a capital for Juergen Klopp’s troops to deal with Atletico Madrid at Anfield Stadium.
In the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League, Liverpool lost 0-1 to Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium (02/19/2020). However, Adrian claimed that his team would prepare themselves as best as they could.
In addition, the Spanish goalkeeper predicts Diego Simeone’s team will have difficulty playing at Anfield for 90 minutes. “I think we know the style of Atletico Madrid’s game. We have to be prepared in the next few days as best as possible because surely they will try to maintain the results at Anfield,” Adrian said.
“However, it will be difficult for them to survive for 90 minutes at Anfield. The first leg is indeed theirs, but now we have the second leg here. Liverpool will definitely win this match,” Adrian concluded.
Adrian will play during match with Atletico as Liverpool’s main goalkeeper is out of squad. Alison Becker suffered a muscle injury before the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge Stadium on Wednesday (3/4/2020). Hence, he will be absence during that match wiht Atletico.
The match of the second leg of the last 16 of the Champions League will begin next week, exactly Wednesday (11/3/2020). The Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid match will take place at Anfield Stadium on Thursday (03/12/2020).
