Steven Gerrard remains confident Liverpool can win the Europa League despite struggling to beat Unirea Urziceni in the last-32 first-leg clash.
Rafael Benitez’s side dominated proceedings at Anfield but could not break their opponents down until David Ngog’s late strike, which earned them a 1-0 victory.
Gerrard told Five: „They were very stubborn but we expected that. You could say maybe we needed to be a bit more clinical but I think we’ll get more joy away from home.
„But we were patient and the goal came. They’re going to have to come out and try and beat us in the second leg.”
Like Liverpool, Unirea finished third in their Champions League group, and Gerrard knows they will have to beat some big names if they are to make the final in Hamburg.
United.Till.I.Die : „…1-0 at home is always a good result and Liverpool will undoubtedly make it to the next round. Sure they didnt have the best of games but considering their recent form they never looked like running away with this match. …”
Gerrard bullish despite struggling win
Steven Gerrard remains confident Liverpool can win the Europa League despite struggling to beat Unirea Urziceni in the last-32 first-leg clash.
Rafael Benitez’s side dominated proceedings at Anfield but could not break their opponents down until David Ngog’s late strike, which earned them a 1-0 victory.
Gerrard told Five: „They were very stubborn but we expected that. You could say maybe we needed to be a bit more clinical but I think we’ll get more joy away from home.
„But we were patient and the goal came. They’re going to have to come out and try and beat us in the second leg.”
Like Liverpool, Unirea finished third in their Champions League group, and Gerrard knows they will have to beat some big names if they are to make the final in Hamburg.
United.Till.I.Die : „…1-0 at home is always a good result and Liverpool will undoubtedly make it to the next round. Sure they didnt have the best of games but considering their recent form they never looked like running away with this match. …”
