‘I felt the power’: what opposition players and managers really think about The Kop

In an extract from his book marking the 120th anniversary of Anfield's famous stand, Mirror columnist Brian Reade explores how the intimidating atmosphere generated by The Kop has unsettled opposing teams and managers over decades. Reade recounts notable European comebacks and high-stakes matches, pointing to testimony from figures including Thomas Tuchel, Mats Hummels, and Pep Guardiola on how Anfield's noise influences games.

Tuchel recalled Borussia Dortmund conceding three late goals at Anfield in 2016, remarking that The Kop appeared to suck the ball into the net. The excerpt also details historic nights including the 1964 win over Inter Milan, the 1977 quarter-final against St Etienne, the 2005 semi-final against Jose Mourinho's Chelsea, and the 2019 comeback against Barcelona.