Jürgen excited for 'special' Anfield atmosphere
Jürgen Klopp has revealed his excitement at the prospect of experiencing the Anfield atmosphere as Liverpool boss for the first time on Thursday.
And the German is hopeful that his players can harness that positive energy and 'transport it into the game'.
The Reds will hope to build on a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in Klopp's first game in charge when they face Rubin Kazan in the Europa League tomorrow.
Ahead of his Anfield bow, the manager said: "I'm really looking forward to this game as you can imagine because it's the first home game and it’s at night, with lights and a special atmosphere.
"I hope we can bring this special atmosphere, take it, and transport it into the game."
The 48-year-old went on to emphasise the role his team can play in ensuring the mood around the ground is lifted instantly.
But he preached the importance of patience from his players if the first goal is not quick in coming.
"I cannot say so much about the atmosphere at Anfield but I want to go there, I want to feel and we will see," he continued.
"That's what we are all waiting for, these special moments. We are absolutely clear and we know about our job that we have to do for the special atmosphere.
"If somebody wants to surprise us and be louder than ever in their lives then try to be louder than ever in your life!
"We have to be concentrated but we have to be open for help from outside [the fans]. It's very important for this game that we have to be patient in a football way.
"It's not allowed that the game is boring for somebody but you start and you have one advantage, that you play at home.
"It's only an advantage if everybody knows how hard the work will be in this game and I hope that nobody is waiting for 4-0 after three minutes and is then disappointed because it's not like they dreamt.
"But the special atmosphere of Anfield is very welcome."
Klopp also discussed the threat posed by Rubin Kazan, whose physical prowess he believes could test his players.
However, the Reds boss views the game as an opportunity to build confidence among a squad that has won just one of their last 10 outings.
"In our situation, the Europa League is a big chance to get a better feeling, to get a good feeling and confidence and so on," he added.
"You have to be really careful because of their counter-attacks you have to be really concentrated in fighting for second balls because they play a long ball to the tall striker.
"We need to be concentrated, have good organisation and have maximum concentration in set plays because they are taller than us.
"That's the challenge for this game but the first target is that we are a bigger challenge for them."