'A force there is no answer for': Didi Hamann names condition for Liverpool to stand a chance of coming back v Madrid

Former Red Didi Hamann insists that Liverpool need to beat Bournemouth by a three- or four-goal margin on Saturday to stand a chance of overcoming their three-goal deficit against Madrid.

The Reds suffered a devastating 5-2 defeat at Anfield in the first leg — and they face Los Blancos in Spain next Wednesday.

"Liverpool are on the verge of losing after being beaten 5-2 by Real Madrid. But I’m not ruling anything out in football," the former midfielder told the Liverpool Echo.

"There are few clubs that, once they get going, can trigger such a force that there is almost no answer for the opponent. Those clubs include Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid – who have turned games in every round over the past year.

"If Liverpool score three or four goals again after beating Manchester United 7-0 at the weekend in Bournemouth, they will fly to Madrid and say: ‘Why not?’ Such a runaway victory can do wonders for self-confidence.

"I don’t think it’s out of the question that Liverpool will go through but it’s very unlikely."