Be focused, do not let their minds wander and certainly do not assume the tie is won

Liverpool have a huge couple of weeks ahead of them and this tie is just the tip of the iceberg.

Their win in the first leg and subsequent victory over top four challengers Southampton gave them the ideal boost going into the next month of make or break fixtures but the Reds cannot allow themselves to become complacent or they will find themselves going home losers.

Their minds need to stay on the task in hand and not wander to the game against Manchester City on Sunday – or the FA Cup tie a week later – no matter what the score. They more than most clubs know how quickly things can change in European competitions.