Former Man United star downplays Anfield atmosphere ahead of Liverpool Champions League meeting

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Anfield is one of the world’s most recognisable stadiums. Many former and current players have all said it’s their favourite stadium to play in, with Wojciech Szczesny even saying that it was the “most impressive” stadium he’s ever played in.

Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool’s next home game is set to come against Manchester United on Sunday, with one of the Red Devils’ former players now downplaying the atmosphere at Anfield. However, to add further fuel to the fire, Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes, who is set to face Liverpool in the new year, was asked by French outlet Le Phoceen whether he thought the Velodrome [Marseille’s stadium] was better than Anfield.“Here, it’s really special.

I’ve played in those stadiums, but the Vélodrome… you have to be there to understand.”Liverpool will need Anfield to be at their best if they want to beat Manchester UnitedAnfield has often been the thing that has separated Liverpool from their fellow title rivals. All of these iconic moments have only ever occurred at Anfield and, on Sunday, it feels like the fans will have to bring their A-game.