Roma boss Eusebio di Francesco hopes his side can pull off another shock, just as they did in the quarter-finals when they fought back from a 4-1 first-leg deficit to eliminate Barcelona.

"I would do a copy and paste [of the Barca game]," said Di Francesco.

"It is in the mind of the players. In order to compete against a rival such as Liverpool, we need to raise the bar in terms of physical effort, then comes the attitude, approach to the game and trying to score an early goal to have the fans behind us even more.

"We have conceded very little to our rivals at home. It won't be easy, but it is our duty to believe it. Thanks to the passion of our fans, we have our fans behind us so we all have the desire to complete one more miracle, if I may use the word."

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Chris Waddle
Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

If Roma score the first goal the place will erupt. The players will get a lift but they will not be panicking, they’ll think: “there is plenty of time” and obviously the atmosphere will be unbelievable.

But if Liverpool score first I think Roma will just think: “let’s keep playing and see if we can get into the game”. But I think you’ll see lots of heads drop quickly.

Alan Kennedy
Former Liverpool left-back

Tonight is not a formality, and it never is. Barcelona thought that in the last round and yet Roma produced a brilliant performance to go through. Liverpool should start off at 0-0 and not concede and then build on that. The Reds will always score because they have the best forward line in the world but Roma will set their stall up to attack.

The current crop of forwards have a similar interplay to ours in '84. This team reminds me of the class of '84 because it's 'pass and move' all the time. Anyone can score a goal but there might be one or two individuals who take players on.

Nick Thomas: Anyone else feeling nervous!!!!!

Noel Fitzpatrick: Am I the only one who is not in the slightest bit nervous?? We are here on merit! We are 5-2 up on merit! We have the team to go through!

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James Horncastle
Italian football writer on BBC Radio 5 live's Euro Leagues Football Show

Liverpool like to invite teams onto them and hit them on the break. Once Liverpool made some adjustments in midfield in the first leg with James Milner coming short, they kept hitting balls over the top and Eusebio di Francesco and his team were slow to react.

They gave themselves a chance of another comeback with the two goals at the end but more than being the fruit of any tactical change, Mohamed Salah had gone off, the fear factor had declined and Liverpool had faded.

The reason Di Francesco went with those tactics were because being bold and courageous had got them that far. Before the game he was asked if Roma would defend deep and his deadpan response was 'we are going to make them defend deep'.

Liverpool have consistently shown is all they need is 15 or 20 minutes to blow teams away. It's hard to see this Liverpool team not scoring - not just the Stadio Olimpico but anywhere this season.

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1972_Stokie: I'm a Stoke fan and have loads to be fed up about ... but come on everybody, Liverpool are one of our Premier League clubs - - when it comes to the league, I can't stand them .... but tonight C'MON LIVERPOOL!!!

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler says he'd have loved to play for someone like Jurgen Klopp.

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Fans who were unable to get a ticket in Rome are piling into Anfield to watch the game on big screens from the Kop.

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Sounds like a fantastic atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico - both sets of fans are playing their part. Lots of boos for the Liverpool players as they come out to warm up.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 live

I think Roma beating Barcelona in the last round is a bonus for Liverpool, because the players know it has been done, so it'll be in the back of their minds.

I think it's much more difficult for Roma in what they do tonight. Do they go hell for leather and try and get an early goal to build the pressure, or do they sit back and wait knowing Liverpool will be fast out of the blocks?

Juliette Ferrington
BBC Radio 5 live

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The Liverpool manager has brought in 13 players for a total of £225m since taking charge at Anfield and developed a team once again competing for top European honours.

Klopp's recruits have included Mohamed Salah, signed for what now looks a bargain £34m and picking up player of the year awards after scoring 43 goals in all competitions.

So what does it take to work for the charismatic German?

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Alan Kennedy
Former Liverpool left-back

My memories of that night in 1984 when we beat Roma in Rome, all come together on the final penalty. It was nerve racking to say the least. I certainly wasn’t the first choice to take that penalty, but the manager had faith in me when no other player did. My record was poor on penalties but I'm glad the manager took the bull by the horns and picked me.

Liverpool are currently playing the best football they have played for a long time and we can dream about the memories of ’84 when we won in their back yard.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp speaking to BT Sport: "We know that we need to be serious, we need to be focused again. The lads so far have had an incredible campaign. We are always on a really high level. We are not too bad away from home! That is what people should not forget.

"It is a childhood dream to make it to the Champions League final. Roma feel the same so that is the intensity level we have to deal with.

"We have played fantastic games, our supporters have enjoyed so many moments but we deserve to be here. We are here to bring it over the line.

"It is the semi-final. It shouldn't be easy. If it is, there is something wrong with the competition."

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Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says he is relaxed coming into this game.

"Good. Relaxed. I don't have problems with sleep.

"It is the first time in this position where I play a game like this so it's not like I feel different or anything. Of course it is a different match but the feeling is the same.

"We are now so close that you can go to the final and try to win it but at the beginning of the season I didn't really think about it because this is my first season in the Champions League and I didn't know what to expect or how difficult it was."

Chris Waddle
Ex-England winger on BBC Radio 5 live

There is always a surprise pack, you have to give Roma credit because they dug themselves out and came through. They obviously have got a good team spirit and a stadium where the fans get behind them - a few teams found it difficult because of the atmosphere.

But the way Klopp sets out his team and talks to his players I can’t see them go out there and freeze.

Julien Laurens
European football expert on BBC Radio 5 live's Euro Leagues Football Show

You have to get your pressing right 99% at a time. It's a very risky strategy and ultimately it was a risk that was too great to take as Liverpool, every time they went beyond midfield, it was one v one and you felt a goal was coming.

They could have had eight or nine. I think he sent his players in with a losing hand.

It's like they never saw Salah play before ever. For the first goal he was invited to shoot on his left foot. You've played with him. Everyone knew watching that Salah was waiting for an opening to bend the ball like he did. The defending was so naive, that wasn't Di Francesco's fault.

He can't change the approach now - he has to go for it and see what happens. Even if they lose 3-0, they have to try. You don't score three goals by sitting deep.

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Jagon Chichon: in response to those criticising Liverpool's away record in Europe...0-5 away to Porto, ring any bells? I can't wait for tonight but I'm extremely nervous, it won't be a walk in the park but I'm certain they'll get over the line.

Dan Washbourne: Mediocre at best all season (18:32 BST). Beat City away, demolished Porto away, unbeaten in the CL including all away games. Pull the other one!

Lzuku: In response to Helles: Controversial decisions have and will always be apart of the game. We can all go round searching, 'this or that shouldn't have happened' but they did. Liverpool still had a job to do throughout those games and they are in the semis on merit.