"The tactics of the sides, maybe more than individual players, are going to be crucial to the result of this tie," said the former Blues midfielder.
"It will be a heated meeting at the Bridge, and I am sure at Anfield. I think it will be better for us if we play in the European way because we have shown how much that style suits us - and I believe we can get a result down there.
"That way we can also get most benefit out of the fact that the second leg is on our own ground. That way I think we can get to the final again.
"We have five stars on our badge for our five successes in the competition but there is room for another. And with Rafa Benitez having already proved himself to be such a good tactician in Europe we have a great chance of adding that extra star."