Mission Moscow for Gerrard

Last updated : 22 April 2008 By Al Campbell
The Liverpool captain will lead the Reds out against Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final tonight confident his side can reach a third final in four seasons.

"I personally have a hell of a lot of confidence in us going out there and doing what it takes to get to another final," said Gerrard.

"We know what will make for a good result in front of our own fans to take to London next week. We know what is required to get us to Moscow in May.

"It's not rocket science really. We want a clean sheet and a lead. One goal would be magnificent, a couple would be something else. But even if we don't get that, that doesn't make us underdogs because this team never knows when it is beaten.

"Some teams wilt and chuck it when the going get tough. That's not the case with us.

"We'll battle and scrap and believe in our ability to do whatever it takes. It's the biggest trophy there is and we want it. I don't think there is a player, manager or supporter of any team in Europe who wouldn't say it is the pinnacle of football.

"That is why we are desperate to win it and why our fans are too. They will give us a boost again because there aren't many places in the world that have such an intimidating atmosphere as Anfield, that have such an effect on visiting teams and that's a fact."