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It is an occasion for emotion, not logic, for the passion of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, not the cold tactical precision of Rafael Benítez.
The players must look to the Anfield stands, spotting old faithfuls such as David Fairclough. They must listen to the Kop in full, beseeching voice and find inspiration to beat dangerous foe from France and jump-start their season.
Liverpool have been down this boulevard before, overcoming adversity and St-Etienne on a cacophonous night in 1977, the roof almost lifting off when Fairclough, weaving past opponents, sent Bob Paisley's men into the European Cup semi-finals as the Kop chanted "Allez les Rouges''.
History is all around at Anfield, from the glimpse of Fairclough...
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