Iraola urges Liverpool to 'kill' Fenerbahce's hostile atmosphere

Andoni Iraola, the Liverpool manager, has urged his team to end Fenerbahce's hostile atmosphere during their Champions League clash on Wednesday. He anticipates a loud atmosphere at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul, but is confident his side can handle the challenging environment. Iraola believes Liverpool must disrupt the connection between Fenerbahce's players and their passionate fans by stifling the game's intensity.

He stated that the upcoming match will be difficult due to the unfamiliar Turkish stadium and crowd. Iraola emphasized the importance of being mentally prepared for such away games, particularly in a stadium like Fenerbahce's. While acknowledging the team's 100% Champions League record this season, he admitted that there is room for improvement, particularly in attacking the box.

Liverpool currently stands ninth in the league, nine points behind leaders Arsenal, and will face Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's absence due to a heel problem.