Liverpool versus Fulham at Anfield on Saturday 11 April is the opening fixture of the seven-game Champions League qualification campaign. Dropping points here would be a significant psychological and mathematical blow. Here are five reasons the Reds must — and will — win. 1. Home advantage — Anfield in a must-win atmosphere is one of the most hostile environments in European football. Fulham, for all their quality, will feel that from the first whistle. 2. Slot's squad is fresh — the international break provided recovery time for players who had been carrying minutes. Liverpool return sharper, with key players rested. 3. Fulham's away record — they have been better at home than away this season. Anfield away is a different proposition to their home results. 4. Liverpool's attacking depth — Salah, Gakpo, Ekitike, Jota, Diaz. The combinations available to Slot provide enough quality to break down almost any defensive shape. 5. The crowd demands it — Liverpool's support has been one of their most significant advantages this season. On a matchday of this importance, Anfield will be at its most electric. Drop points here and the pressure on every subsequent fixture increases exponentially. That is not a scenario anyone at Liverpool wants. 📅 Sat 11 Apr, 08:30 UTC | Anfield 🏆 GW30 | Must Win. Will Win.