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Michael Owen predicts Liverpool will 'blow away' Real Madrid in the Champions League last by THREE goals,however, cautions Vinícius Jr could be a 'weapon' against high line on the counter attack
Liverpool play Real Madrid in the Champions League last this Saturday night
Michael Owen left the Reds for high-profile move to the Bernabeu matured 24
He accepts this Liverpool side are superior to Real and could win 3-0
In any case, Owen is careful about Spanish side exploiting Liverpool's high line
He left Liverpool for Real Madrid matured only 24 subsequent to scoring 158 objectives in a stunning 297 games.
However, for Michael Owen, the long awaited conflict among Liverpool and Los Blancos on Saturday for the Champions League crown at the Stade de France won't be a nearby issue.
Michael Owen left Liverpool for Real Madrid matured only 24 in the wake of scoring 158 objectives in a stunning 297 games
Michael Owen left Liverpool for Real Madrid matured only 24 in the wake of scoring 158 objectives in a stunning 297 games
Liverpool endure an enormous panic in Spain to arrive at the last after a troubling first-half exhibition that saw Villarreal level the tie 2-2 on total
Liverpool endure a gigantic panic in Spain to arrive at the last after a bleak first-half exhibition that saw Villarreal level the tie 2-2 on total
Talking only to Sportsmail on the ball, Owen says: 'I think Liverpool are superior to Madrid and they could blow them away. 3-1 or 3-0 is my expectation.
The different sides meet in Paris on Saturday in a rehash of the 2018 last
'I figure they could beat them sensibly convincingly in light of the fact that they are a remarkable group at the moment and are excessively great for Madrid.'
Genuine pulled off one more supernatural rebound to save themselves against Manchester City in the semi-last and Karim Benzema broke Chelsea's hearts in the quarter-last.
'Madrid have quite recently done wonderfully well to get to the last,' Owen proceeds.
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'I'm certain they accept their name is on the title what with rejecting through the gathering stage and afterward obviously Chelsea was mind blowing the way in which they got past that. Manchester City was simply awe-inspiring how they beat them also.
'Yet, I think Liverpool are so capable thus great. They won't have any desire to get into a drudgery with them since I think Madrid are a definitive group with regards to skill and dominating close matches.'
Notwithstanding being booed at Anfield when he got back from LaLiga with Newcastle United, the club he joined from Madrid, Owen's reliability actually lies solidly with Liverpool.
'Everybody realizes I went through a portion of my time on earth at Liverpool. Try not to misunderstand me, I had an extraordinary year, met a few incredible individuals and had quite recently the most magnificent experience.
Genuine pulled off one more phenomenal rebound to save themselves against Manchester City in the semi-last and Karim Benzema broke Chelsea¿s hearts in the quarter-last
Genuine pulled off one more phenomenal rebound to save themselves against Manchester City in the semi-last and Karim Benzema broke Chelsea¿s hearts in the quarter-last
'It was an enormous distinction to play in that white shirt in that arena and I cherished each moment of it. Be that as it may, I obviously favor Liverpool.'
So how might this gathering work out? Owen cautions Jürgen Klopp's men that Vinícius Jr could be a 'weapon' for Los Blancos.
'I figure Liverpool will presumably have a ton of the ball since I figure Madrid will be quick to forestall spaces in behind them for any semblance of Salah and Mane to run into.
'In any case, I likewise figure they will need to sit profound to really urge Liverpool to play that high line and afterward attempt to take advantage of it on the counter-assault.
'Any adversary will be taking a gander at Liverpool and figuring the manner in which we can beat them is to attempt to get in behind them.
'At the point when Trent Alexander-Arnold pushes ahead, they have Vinícius that could truly hurt Liverpool there.
'Everyone does likewise and everybody attempts it. Whether you can really do it is another matter.
'No inquiry Madrid will be seeing Liverpool's high line, they'll be seeing Trent going ahead a ton and they'll think Vinícius will be a weapon.'
So is this Liverpool side presently the best group on the planet? 'I believe it's probably the best group ever,' Owen claims
So is this Liverpool side right now the best group on the planet? 'I believe it's probably the best group ever,' Owen claims
'I figure Ancelotti will attempt to uncover that region and Vinícius will be one of their key parts,' Owen adds.
'Benzema is in extraordinary type obviously, yet I believe it's in behind and Vinícius' speed that they could attempt to take advantage of.
'Liverpool play a very much like way come what may, comparative development, and I don't figure there will be any shocks from Liverpool.
'They'll play precisely the way in which they typically play and it's ordinarily adequate to success.
'Madrid are bound to maintain that it should be a strategic undertaking and I most certainly anticipate that they should be a counter-going after group.'
Liverpool endure an enormous panic in Spain to arrive at the last after a bleak first-half exhibition that saw Villarreal level the tie 2-2 on total.
Owen cautions Jürgen Klopp's men that Vinícius Jr could be a 'weapon' for Los Blancos
Owen cautions Jürgen Klopp's men that Vinícius Jr could be a 'weapon' for Los Blancos
In any case, the 2001 Ballon d'Or victor actually accepts Liverpool have sufficient in their arsenal to outgun Real Madrid as long as they contain Benzema and Vinícius Jr.
'Benzema's had the most amazing season and he appears to be over and above anyone's expectations despite the fact that he's 34.
'I would anticipate that Diaz should play. I believe he's played himself into the group. These sort of games are set up for Mo Salah.
'At the back you must be truly cautious. A ton of accentuation is placed on the protectors of Liverpool since they play this high gamble, high prize game and they really do uncover themselves.
'Any semblance of Virgil van Dijk, he has pace and can get himself out of any difficulty also.
The 2001 Ballon d'Or victor accepts Liverpool have sufficient in their ordnance to outgun Real Madrid as long as they contain Benzema and Vinícius Jr
The 2001 Ballon d'Or champ accepts Liverpool have sufficient in their ordnance to outgun Real Madrid as long as they contain Benzema and Vinícius Jr
'I believe on the off chance that they have some control over Benzema and Vinícius, then, at that point, Liverpool have extremely numerous great players.'
So is this Liverpool side presently the best group on the planet? 'I believe it's probably the best group ever,' Owen claims.
'On the off chance that Liverpool win the Champions League, three prizes and a little away from winning a forward, I don't believe there's at any point been a group, surely in England, that has been so great in one season.
'This is the best Liverpool group I have at any point seen and they've had a few decent groups throughout the long term, yet this one is very uncommon and driven by an excellent supervisor.'
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