Rolfes' Attacking Enthusiasm and Xhaka's Anfield Warning: "Then It Will Be Very Difficult"

Rolfes: Offensive Power Required against Liverpool

Former Bayer Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes believes the team needs to adopt an attacking approach in their upcoming Champions League clash against Liverpool.

Despite Liverpool's impressive home record, Rolfes urges Leverkusen to take the initiative and put pressure on the English giants.

He emphasizes the importance of "imposing our game on Liverpool" and creating scoring chances to challenge their strong defense.

Xhaka Warns of Anfield Atmosphere

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, who has faced Liverpool at Anfield before, cautions Leverkusen about the intimidating atmosphere they will encounter.

Xhaka describes the crowd as "unbelievable" and warns that Leverkusen must be prepared for a hostile environment that can unsettle even the most experienced players.

He advises the Leverkusen players to stay focused, maintain composure, and not allow the crowd's energy to negatively impact their performance.

Leverkusen's Defensive Challenges

Leverkusen's defense will face a stern test against Liverpool's potent attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Darwin Nunez.

Rolfes acknowledges the need for Leverkusen to be tactically disciplined and minimize mistakes that could lead to Liverpool scoring opportunities.

He suggests using a high defensive line to press Liverpool high up the pitch, but also cautions against leaving too much space in behind for Liverpool's pacey attackers to exploit.

Leverkusen's Attacking Opportunities

Despite Liverpool's defensive strength, Rolfes believes Leverkusen have the attacking quality to cause them problems.

He highlights the pace and skill of Moussa Diaby and Jeremie Frimpong as threats that could unsettle Liverpool's backline.

Rolfes also mentions the importance of Leverkusen's midfielders providing creativity and support in the final third to create chances for their attackers.

Conclusion

Bayer Leverkusen face a daunting task in their Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

Rolfes' call for attacking intent and Xhaka's warning about the Anfield atmosphere provide valuable insights for Leverkusen's approach to the match.

With a balanced approach that combines attacking enthusiasm with defensive solidity, Leverkusen can give themselves a chance of a positive result in this challenging fixture.