At least six opposition players recently declared Anfield one of the best atmospheres in world football, which has once again helped to silence those who disparage the Liverpool crowd.
With players ditching their club colors while on England duty, some of Gareth Southgate’s squad were asked to name the best club atmosphere they’ve played in.
Declan Rice was quick to definitively name Anfield as his choice. Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher was also quite firm on the subject.
He told Channel 4: “Anfield has got to be up there. I think it’s a pretty special atmosphere, you know, when they sing their song before the game, I always get goosebumps and get ready for the game.”
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Former Everton player Anthony Gordon also praised Liverpool’s support, which will only serve to burn new bridges with fans of his old club.
“Other than St James’ (Park), Anfield is a long way away,” claimed the Newcastle winger.
“I think because I’m from the city, it’s probably like I grew up watching it. But I just think before the game when they sing You’ll Never Walk Alone, it’s top notch. That’s the ultimate level.”
Kieran Trippier was the second interviewee to suggest Anfield, as he also praised the atmosphere at Elland Road in Leeds.
Although Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah weren’t asked on camera, I think we can all guess which stadium they would choose!
In the past weeks, further, Vinicius Junior also had his say on Real Madrid’s question of the best away stadium in the Champions League. His answer, of course, was Liverpool.
The Brazilian winger has faced the Reds five times in his career, but only once in front of the crowd on Merseyside.
His first trip to Anfield was during COVID-19 and he also played in the 2022 Champions League final at the Stade de France.
However, he finally got to experience Liverpool’s home stadium in 2023 when Madrid arrived for the first leg of the last 16.
Liverpool took a 2-0 lead that night, but were then outclassed in the second half, eventually losing the match 5-2 and drawing 6-2 on aggregate.
Emmanuel Adebayor is the sixth player on our list who recently praised the Reds.
“The atmosphere there is not the best, but it’s definitely the best, the atmosphere is really crazy,” said the former Arsenal and Man City striker. Sky Sports.
“It’s so loud and you can tell the fans are behind their team. You’ll Never Walk Alone is beautiful.”
