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Andrew Robertson says Liverpool must be 'full throttle' vs Bayern Munich

Andy Robertson featured in all of Liverpool's group-stage games
Image: Andrew Robertson featured in all of Liverpool's group-stage games

Andrew Robertson says Liverpool must be at "full throttle" when they host Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Jurgen Klopp's squad have spent four days at a training camp in Marbella this week but return home on Friday to step up preparations for their last-16 first-leg tie against the Bundesliga champions.

A trip to arch-rivals Manchester United follows on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, and Robertson believes the break in Spain will have helped recharge the batteries to be able to attack both matches.

"Two massive games. When we landed in Marbella on Monday our full focus was on the Bayern Munich game," he told the club's website.

"We need to be full throttle for that game. They are such a good team and they have been the last six or seven years so we know what a tough task it will be.

"But we believe we can cause any teams problems and we have to be at our best."

Liverpool have not lost a European match at Anfield since a 3-0 group stage defeat to Real Madrid in October 2014.

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It is why having the home leg first is so important and Robertson hopes fans can create another stirring night under the lights having been impressed by the atmosphere for last Saturday afternoon's 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

James celebrates scoring for Bayern against Wolfsburg
Image: Bayern qualified for the knockout stages without suffering a single defeat in Group E

"I think that's what all good teams do," when asked if players responded to the crowd.

"We had a good run last season and especially in the Champions League I think it helped massively.

"Everyone knows how special nights here are in the Champions League.

"We feed off each other. Players feed off the fans and the fans feed off the players because it's up to us to get them to have something to shout about.

"But it also helps when they're getting behind us and it can maybe give you that extra percentage or whatever in the game.

"That's what home fans are for. Every club's got it and it's all about making the most of it."

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