Roma vs Liverpool - Champions League Semi Final (2nd Leg)

[Pablo]

Do it for Jan

[Buzzo]

Though it is clearly good advice it is staggering that this is the instruction for fans getting to the stadium. Basically, if you don’t get the bus you have a strong chance of getting your head kicked in, or worse. Surely UEFA have to sanction Roma? Why should fans live in fear of an away tie with them.

Liverpool have warned their supporters that "under no circumstances" should they attempt to walk to the Stadio Olimpico for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final against Roma.

The club have sold 5,000 tickets for the second leg and Italian police say they "guarantee the safety of fans".

But the Reds, who lead 5-2 after a first leg marred by pre-match violence, have now issued new safety advice.

"Supporters are strongly advised to use shuttle buses," a club statement read.

"Under no circumstances should supporters attempt to walk to the Stadio Olimpico."

The advice comes just a day after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he "really hoped everyone can walk to the stadium and look forward to an intense, fantastic and very important football game".

The club also warned against Liverpool supporters walking back into the city after the match, saying they "should instead use the taxis that will be made available".

Last week's first leg at Anfield was overshadowed by an attack on Liverpool supporter Sean Cox, who suffered head injuries and remains in a critical condition.

Two Italian men have been charged over the incident.

In keeping with advice from Rome police, Liverpool supporters have also been told not to travel alone or wear club colours.

They have also been told to avoid areas in the north of the city, particularly in the vicinity of Ponte Milvio.

British police personnel are in Rome to back up their Italian counterparts, with authorities saying 1,000 officers are being deployed around the Stadio Olimpico in addition to a further 2,000 throughout the city.

Other measures include a complete alcohol ban as well as a crackdown on fake tickets.

Manchester United issued a similar warning to fans going to the stadium for a Champions League tie in 2007.

[Red_Polo]

"We can guarantee their safety as long as they aren't doing anything stupid like walking."

[brightred]

I've been ****ting it all day. I'm home from work and have had a couple of g and t's. I feel a bit calmer now.

[dom9]

Though it is clearly good advice it is staggering that this is the instruction for fans getting to the stadium. Basically, if you don’t get the bus you have a strong chance of getting your head kicked in, or worse. Surely UEFA have to sanction Roma? Why should fans live in fear of an away tie with them.

I think anyone who has travelled for this game must have a screw loose.

[labourRed]

Let's make Roma wallow in it, the cunts

[labourRed]

I think anyone who has travelled for this game must have a screw loose.

I saw TAW earlier and they seem to be having a boss time. It wouldn't be for me either, and i love a European away tie but the ones i've been to have been ultra friendly not hiding from ultras.

[Buzzo]

New Salah song?

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[spud_gun]

Don't worry lads Chris is over there sorting out the Roma ultras.

[Marina]

New Salah song?

https://twitter.com/TheFootyStands/s...01123420520453

brilliant

[Norbs]

I'm ****ing bricking it now. Had a long day on the road meeting a client and refurb team and I must've looked like I was on crack. My finger nails are dirty too which doesn't help.

I've stopped for Nandos in Bluewater and hope to time it so that I get in the door just around kick off or I'll spoil it and end up having a drink or 9

[Leyton388]

Can't wait.

[Fredo]

It's weird that our line up is so predictable, it points to a massive lack of strength in depth. Something that we clearly need to address in the summer. Quite how we've got this far is remarkable and largely due to Salah having a wonder season.

We have 4 or five first team players injured.

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Allez allez allez

[dom9]

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