Reds need to get over Blues

An initial onslaught appears inevitable. 8220;We know we8217;re going to have to score and it would help if we can get an early goal,8221; said Riise, one of the few surivivors from the Liverpool squad that beat AC Milan in the final on penalties two years ago. 8220;We didn8217;t create many chances on Tuesday, but we performed better in the second half and at home we know we can get forward and score goals. We need a good start. If we get that, with the crowd behind us, it means it could be game on. It8217;s also important to be patient and be careful to give nothing away. Two years ago it was unbelievable and it can be the same again.8221; Liverpool know they must be wary of the threat posed by Didier Drogba, the giant Ivory Coast striker who set up Cole for his first-leg winner.

Whether by luck or accident, Chelsea remain in the hunt for four pieces of silverware this season. But their task at Anfield has been complicated by the loss of Ricardo Carvalho, and Michael Ballack, who also looks to be out for the season following knee surgery. Khalid Boulahrouz is set to be called upon to help fill the defensive gap.