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Reina calls for Liverpool to use Istanbul as inspiration against Chelsea

Pepe Reina has called on Liverpool's players to use the spirit of Istanbul as inspiration ahead of their clash at Champions League opponents Chelsea.

"Istanbul should be the inspiration for us," said Reina. "We know that the tie is really difficult, but still we have hope.

"We know already that if anyone can turn this around, it's Liverpool.

"There is always something to exploit. Everybody, every team, has weak points.

"It's going to be difficult, but there is still hope. We have plenty of things to lose, but already we're losing 3-1.

"The clear favourites are Chelsea and it's in their hands, probably. If we play a fantastic, really brilliant game and they have a bad day, then of course we'll have some chances.

"We have to attack and score three goals. Even if we concede one, we'll have the chance to go to extra-time. We have to attack, that's clear. And we'll go for that.

"We have the game at Old Trafford as a big example. We won 4-1 and no-one expected us to do that. We know already it's going to be almost impossible, but if there's someone who can do it, it's going to be Liverpool."

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