Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has called on his teammates to adopt an aggressive approach when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield on Thursday.
The Reds head into the decisive encounter needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in London.
Despite the disadvantage, Tsimikas remains confident that Liverpool can secure a place in the Carabao Cup final, especially with the backing of the Anfield crowd. Speaking via the club official media, Tsimikas said:
Yes, of course. I think everybody is really ready for this game. Everybody knows it will be a very tough game but I think everybody in this team is ready for every challenge. We just have to play our game and to win the game.
We said our goals from the start that we wanted to win every single trophy we have ahead. The first leg was maybe 20 days ago but we always want to face this team because we lost the first game away and now we play in our home and we want to win the game.
The Greece international also highlighted the important role Liverpool’s supporters will play in helping the team overcome the deficit.
Tsimikas believes an early goal could change the complexion of the match and put Tottenham under immediate pressure.
Liverpool will need at least one goal to level the aggregate score, while Tottenham will be aiming to preserve their advantage and book their place in the final.
