Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge plans to enjoy the Europa League visit of Borussia Dortmund just like he would if he was playing the FIFA football video game.
The quarter-final is delicately poised at 1-1 ahead of Thursday's second leg. Credit: PA
The quarter-final with the German club, unbeaten in 2016, is delicately poised at 1-1 ahead of Thursday's second leg.
Dortmund know they have to score - which is likely to be less of a problem for a side which has found the net 119 times already this season - but as Anfield prepares for another famous European night Sturridge insists the occasion will not faze him.
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"It's like when you're playing a final on FIFA and you're playing against your mate. You've all put £20 in the middle and there's £100," he told liverpoolfc.com.
"The pressure's on, your palms are sweaty, but as you get into the game, the nerves go away and you enjoy it - and that's exactly what it's like.
"It's going to be a great occasion, not just for the players but the fans, for everyone who isn't involved with
Liverpool as well - they'll enjoy the match.
"It's one of those occasions where you just soak it all up, enjoy it, embrace it, have fun; that's what you live for.
"It's just going to be a great night for everyone, and you can't let nerves get the better of you."
Dortmund know they have to score - which is likely to be less of a problem for a side which has found the net 119 times already this season - but as Anfield prepares for another famous European night Sturridge insists the occasion will not faze him.
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ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP:
Crystal Palace – Everton under 3.5
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE:
Atl. Madrid – Barcelona (2:0)1 Alternative Handicap
Benfica - Bayern Munich (2:0)1 Alternative Handicap
HUNGARIAN CUP:
Ferencvaros – Debrecen 1win
SLOVAK CUP:
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"It's like when you're playing a final on FIFA and you're playing against your mate. You've all put £20 in the middle and there's £100," he told liverpoolfc.com.
"The pressure's on, your palms are sweaty, but as you get into the game, the nerves go away and you enjoy it - and that's exactly what it's like.
"It's going to be a great occasion, not just for the players but the fans, for everyone who isn't involved with
Liverpool as well - they'll enjoy the match.
"It's one of those occasions where you just soak it all up, enjoy it, embrace it, have fun; that's what you live for.
"It's just going to be a great night for everyone, and you can't let nerves get the better of you."
CREDIT:http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-04-13/sturridge-likens-liverpool-dortmund-game-to-fifa-16/
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