Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina believes that, even in the wake of the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea, his side are capable of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The Reds slipped to a heavy defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final at Anfield and now need to score at least three goals at Stamford Bridge if they are to stand any chance of turning the tie in their favour.
But, inspired by the Champions League final comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul four years ago and their 4-1 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford this season, Reina insists Liverpool are far from finished.
"Istanbul should be the inspiration for us," Reina said. "We know that the tie is really difficult, but still we have hope.
"The clear favourites are Chelsea and it's in their hands, probably. If we play a fantastic, really brilliant game and they have a bad day, then of course we'll have some chances.
"We have to attack and score three goals. Even if we concede one, we'll have the chance to go to extra-time. We have to attack, that's clear. And we'll go for that.
"We have the game at Old Trafford as a big example. We won 4-1 and no-one expected us to do that. We know already it's going to be almost impossible, but if there's someone who can do it, it's going to be Liverpool."
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The Reds slipped to a heavy defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final at Anfield and now need to score at least three goals at Stamford Bridge if they are to stand any chance of turning the tie in their favour.
But, inspired by the Champions League final comeback against AC Milan in Istanbul four years ago and their 4-1 drubbing of Manchester United at Old Trafford this season, Reina insists Liverpool are far from finished.
"Istanbul should be the inspiration for us," Reina said. "We know that the tie is really difficult, but still we have hope.
"The clear favourites are Chelsea and it's in their hands, probably. If we play a fantastic, really brilliant game and they have a bad day, then of course we'll have some chances.
"We have to attack and score three goals. Even if we concede one, we'll have the chance to go to extra-time. We have to attack, that's clear. And we'll go for that.
"We have the game at Old Trafford as a big example. We won 4-1 and no-one expected us to do that. We know already it's going to be almost impossible, but if there's someone who can do it, it's going to be Liverpool."
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