Klopp left to hope for Anfield magic as away-day ills continue

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp now has to hope that Anfield will again bring the best out of his team in their decisive final Champions League group game against Napoli after Wednesdays damaging defeat at Paris SaintGermainLast seasons runnersup are in serious danger of a groupstage exit from the competition after losing 21 to a Neymarinspired PSG at the Parc des Princes as Klopp was outmanoeuvred by his opposite number Thomas TuchelThe result left Liverpool in third place in Group C with one game left three points behind Napoli and two adrift of PSGGiven the tight nature of the group the Premier League side now have to beat Napoli at Anfield either 10 or by two clear goals if they are to be sure of reaching the last 16 otherwise they will be left hoping for a PSG slipup at Red Star BelgradeBut while Wednesdays defeat was Liverpools fifth in a row away from Anfield in the Champions League they have not lost at home in the Premier League or in Europe for 18 months so Klopp has reason to be confidentOf course I know that we need a great atmosphere which is pretty special said Klopp looking ahead to the game on December 11Napoli will need a draw themselves to ensure progress to the next round The Italians beat Liverpool 10 at home in October and have since drawn twice with PSGLiverpool supporters looking for inspiration will recall what happened back in 200405 that season Rafa Benitezs team won the trophy but only after Steven Gerrards stunning goal in their final group game against Olympiakos gave them a 31 victory they needed to advanceNapoli is a really strong side they played here well they played against us really well although we were not that good that night Klopp saidWe have to make a special night of it 100 percent if we want to go through Different cup of teaLiverpool were blown away in the first half at the Parc des Princes and failed to recover after Juan Bernat and Neymar scored to put PSG in controlA James Milner penalty on the stroke of halftime gave the visitors hope but they could not get an equaliser after the break and Klopp was left to bemoan not sportsmanlike behaviour from the home teamHe felt PSG and chiefly Neymar playacted to buy time in the second half as the away side ended the game with six yellow cardsIts just hectic all the time everyone is going down its not football anymore but it was an important game and everybody tries to do it like that said an exasperated KloppThe German could also justifiably complain that PSGs Marco Verratti should have been sent off for a dangerous tackle on Joe Gomez in the first half but the reality was that Liverpool were well beaten as Neymar inspired the hostsTheir form abroad remains in stark contrast to their domestic performances as they remain unbeaten in their best ever start to a Premier League campaignThere are three domestic games to come before the Napoli decider starting with the small matter of the Merseyside derby at home to Everton on SundayThis game is isolated from the season Its the derby its at home Everton is doing really well this season they are a completely different cup of tea I would say to the last three years so it will be a tough one and we have to be 100 percent spot on Klopp insistedIts not about showing reactions its about carrying on go go go Sunday we will be ready againCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Except for the change in headline the story has been provided ASIS AS AVAILABLE without any verification or editing from our side Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever