‘Embrace the history and try to become a small part of it’
Robertson eyes his own glory day with Liverpool
of success. ‘Of course, the Champions League final is a massive game — but every game we play at Anfield we are under that pressure because of the fans’ expectations,’ he said. ‘It is something we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. But you can name all the legends of this club and the cups that they won. ‘All big clubs have that history and you just have to embrace it — and try to make your own history. That is what we have tried to do. ‘It has been so far, so good by getting to the final but the biggest task is yet to come. Hopefully, come Sunday, we are part of this history. We know we still have a long way to go, but being a small part of that is something that inspires us.’ Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his team can shock the world by beating holders Real Madrid. His team will start the final as underdogs but the German said last night that his team are ready to surprise people. ‘Lets go there and try to perform to a level which maybe people will say is not possible for us,’ said Klopp. ‘But I know it is possible and that’s exactly what we should do. ‘All the things we need in this game we have already done plenty of times during the Champions League campaign and now we have to do it again against a really strong team.’ Zinedine Zidane’s side have won three of the last four finals and head to the Ukraine looking for three on the bounce. Asked if his team could struggle against such an experienced team, Klopp said: ‘They are more experienced and that’s a fact. ‘Experience is very important in life but not the only important thing in life, especially not in football. I know that. ‘It’s an advantage to be more experienced but you can level it with desire and attitude and readiness and work-rate. ‘That’s good and what I love in football. ‘We have not been together as long as Real Madrid as they have played these finals with pretty much the same group. ‘So they are very strong and that’s all fact. ‘But it’s still football and we have a chance and that’s why I think: “Let’s give it a try”.’
ANDY ROBERTSON insists he feels inspired by the chance to help Liverpool’s class of 2018 claim a place within the club’s proud European history.
The Scotland left-back is set to line up against Real Madrid in Saturday evening’s Champions League final as the Anfield side pursue a sixth continental crown.
Victory would see Robertson follow in the footsteps of legendary figures such as Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness and Steven Gerrard.
And, rather than feeling weighed down by that illustrious past, the 24-year-old derives motivation in his mission to pen a new chapter