Reported Arsenal target claims Anfield dream ahead of Liverpool clash

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Atletico Madrid midfield maestro Thomas Partey has told AS that it will be a dream come true to play at Liverpool this evening in the Champions League.

The Ghanian warrior was instrumental during the first leg of the tie as Atletico handed the Reds a rare defeat.

Los Rojiblancos will defend their 1-0 lead this evening and Diego Simeone’s men will hope to show the fighting qualities they showcased at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Partey is defiant and says the belief in the camp is high ahead of tonight’s Anfield contest.

He told AS: “We are ready. It’s a dream to play at Anfield against them and I hope that it’s something that will stay with me forever. We know it will be difficult.”

Liverpool failed to have a shot on target in the Spanish capital during the first meeting between the two teams.

Saul Niguez’s goal after four minutes proving the catalyst for a superb display of defending and gamesmanship.

For Partey, he might be using tonight as a sampler for the atmosphere in English football ahead of the summer.

Interest

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the £50m-rated midfielder (Express) and the 26-year-old could leave Atletico in the summer.

The Gunners boss Mikel Arteta will hope to add some ball-playing midfielders to his ranks and Partey would certainly fit that requirement.

In five years with Atletico he has played 173 times for the club and helping to knock Liverpool out of the competition would surely see his stock rise.

Jurgen Klopp will hope the crowd turns up the noise tonight; making for a hostile atmosphere for Simeone’s team.

Scoring first might be key and as a result, the Reds will hope Partey and co are caught up with the occasion.