Basel duo sound warning

Last updated : 06 November 2002 By
Liverpool go to Switzerland in need of a victory in order to progress to the next round, with Basle needing only a solitary point to take them through to the second group phase.

But while rating their chances of progression Rossi is aware of the dangers of playing for a draw, and says that Basle will play to win in order to ensure qualification.

He said: "It's important we play to win. We mustn't have it in the back of our minds that a draw will do."

And teammate Yakin has issued a warning to the Reds after a fantastic run of results for Christian Gross' men.

"We're on a high at the moment and playing with confidence.

"Now comes the highlight match at home against Liverpool. The fact that we can reach the next round without depending on other results is fantastic. I believe that Basel and all of Switzerland are looking forward to this match."