Liverpool vs Bayern: Andrew Robertson confident of progression in Champions League despite Anfield stalemate

The Scotland captain believes the Reds can score in Munich but has insisted their focus must be elsewhere for the time being

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson remains optimistic they can advance to the Champions League quarter-finals despite being held by Bayern Munich.

The Reds failed to capitalise on home advantage at Anfield in the first leg, forced to accept a goalless draw at the half-way point of the last 16 tie.

But Robertson has underlined the importance of a clean sheet, especially without the suspended Virgil van Dijk, as well as emphasising their potential to score in Germany.

“We were at home so of course we were disappointed,” Robertson said.

“We came up against a very experienced team, a team that has been there and done it for six or seven years now.

“They knew how to frustrate us and how to frustrate the fans and they did it well but we had chances and if we had taken them on another day the result would be different.

“A clean sheet at home in the Champions League is so crucial because we know when we go over there and if we can grab one it means they have to score two.

“These are all things that come into play and if we can be a bit more clinical I think we can score over there.

Andrew Robertson insists Liverpool can go to Germany and score (EPA)

“We back ourselves to win any game, whether it is home or away, which is why we are disappointed.

“Going over there is a new challenge but there’s probably a bit more pressure on them than us because they are at home and their fans will start demanding things.

“We can try to play our game, try to create the chances we need and try to get goals and if that happens then it puts us in the driving seat.”

Robertson has insisted there is no time to dwell on the Bayern tie though, with Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday.

“It’s a long way away and it needs to be put to the back of the mind because we have some big Premier League games coming up so Bayern is forgotten about for now,” the Scot added.

United are rejuvenated under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and won at Chelsea in the FA Cup on Monday.

And following the 3-1 defeat at Anfield earlier in the season, which would signal the end of Jose Mourinho’s time at the club, United will be keen to continue their resurgence and dent the Reds’ title hopes.

Jurgen Klopp looks on after Bayern hold Liverpool (EPA)

“[It’s] another huge game. I think it will be a bit of a different game than when we faced them last time,” said Robertson.

“Obviously there was a lot going on at the club at that time and it ended up being their manager’s last game.

“But under this new manager they have picked up and are a very different team, especially at home, and it will be a tough task.

“We need to bring our ‘A’ game and if we can do that then hopefully it will be enough to win.”