“Nights like this are what Anfield is all about. And with that noise, that passion and that support that you always give us, hopefully we can give a performance you can really get behind on the night, one with energy, commitment, intent and quality.
“Like I said, we know how disappointed you guys were on Sunday and we share that frustration, believe me, but in times like these it is so important that we stick together and fight as one. We are so much stronger when we are all together and today is another day, another big game, another chance for us to show our best side.
“Galatasaray showed again last week that they are a dangerous and well-organised team. They deserve our respect and they will get it, but I believe in this team, in this group of players, and if we reach the levels we know we are capable of, then we will give ourselves a great chance of progressing.
“That’s the target, nothing else. Let’s give everything we have for 90-plus minutes, let’s play with confidence and belief and let’s leave everything out there on that pitch.
“Most of all, though, let’s do this together.
“I can’t wait to see and hear you all this evening.”