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Robertson on facing Messi: 'We all need to be prepared'

If selected on Wednesday night, the Scot will be responsible for defending the right side of FC Barcelona's attack - the area of the pitch a certain Lionel Messi usually lines up - during the first leg of a Champions League semi-final.

But the quality and unpredictability of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner means all 11 of Jürgen Klopp's men need to be alert at Camp Nou, Robertson insists.

He told UEFA: "I don’t think you have to prepare any differently from any other game.

"Of course, you’re playing against a better player than you usually would.