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Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool will not be going into tomorrow's League Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea with a gung-ho attitude.

And the Reds boss has no doubts that his side are capable of securing a place in the final over two legs.

Liverpool go into the first leg at Anfield on Tuesday night in good form, unbeaten in eight games in all competitions and having tightened up defensively in recent weeks.

They were beaten 2-1 when Chelsea visited Anfield in the Premier League back in November , but Rodgers says this will be a different type of game altogether.

He told his pre-match press conference: “We actually spoke about that this morning. It is a different type of game, where you don't need to open up too much.

“Of course you want to focus on winning the game, but the tie is not won or lost in the first leg.

“It's important that we retain our confidence. We know we are going to have to deal with pressure at moments in the game, but the most important thing for me coming out of this game is making sure we're in a good position for the second leg.

“It's not a threat for us, it's an opportunity to get into a final. And we know we've got to beat the best teams to do that.

“They're very strong, with quality in all areas. It is going to be a good test for us. But in their last six games, they've won two, drawn two and lost two. We'll look on it as an opportunity at home.

“But if we don't win the game, then it is not all lost. We can still go to Stamford Bridge and win, that's for sure.”

Chelsea moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League last weekend, and have won on their last two visits to Anfield. And Rodgers believes the arrivals of Cesc Fabregas and former Liverpool target Diego Costa has helped turn them into a formidable outfit.

“They've been there or thereabouts for the last 10 years,” he said. “It's a very experienced squad, with players that have been around the block and understand how to win.

“And when you add to that a world class midfielder in Fabregas, and then bring in Costa at the top end of the field, scoring goals and working his socks off, it is clear to see the difference those players have made.