Liverpool Kolo Toure says his team needs more mental strength against Manchester United.
Liverpool nearly handed Arsenal, who enter the game at the top of the table, a loss at Anfield on Wednesday. Despite getting up early, they weren’t able to prevent Arsenal’s offense from scoring and taking the lead before salvaging a draw.
Liverpool don’t get a break, as they prepare to play Manchester United on Sunday in a game between rivals. Liverpool defender Kolo Toure knows the defense can’t concede three points and expect to walk away with a draw or win, and says it comes down to mental toughness.
“It was a crazy game, a crazy night. It wasn’t a good night for a defender though, conceding three goals,” Toure said, via Sky Sports.
“In the next game coming up against United, we need to show more power defensively. United scored three in their last game, and so did we. They conceded three, and so did we.
“It’s going to be another big game for us. These are the kind of games you can win if you are strong mentally. If we can be strong, and the fans push us like they did against Arsenal, that can give us something extra.
“It’s great to see the fans behind us. You know that in a lot of games it’s only decided towards the end. Players get tired and when you have that push from your fans you can feel the difference.
“That’s what you need. We just need to keep putting in the same level of effort and the results will come.”