Liverpool will be easier than in Atlanta! Carlo Ancelotti mocks the atmosphere of Anfield

Carlo Ancelotti laughs at Anfield's reputation as one of the most intimidating places in Europe, claiming that Atlanta will be a tougher opponent than Liverpool.

Napoli Ancelotti are about to qualify for the final round of the Champions League but must travel to Anfield, where Liverpool has not lost a European match since October 2014, in the last round of matches.

Jurgen Klopp's team has to win either 1-0 or twice in a row to secure a place in the round of 16, which Napoli would have to pay if Paris St Germain avoid the loss to the Red Star of Belgrade.

Ancelotti has won the Champions League three times as a coach, twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid, and tried to relieve his players after the victory that they won against Red Star last night.

"We have to go to Anfield with courage and play our game," he said.

"Now let's talk about the Serie A match at Atalanta on Monday, which will be more difficult than Liverpool."

Ancelotti is crazy to anyone. Having coached some of the world's most famous clubs, including Milan, Real, Bayern and Juventus – and spent time at Chelsea – the 59-year-old understands the magnitude of the upcoming challenge but will not let his players become beaten before starting or lose focus on their household chores.

Liverpool find themselves in a delicate situation after their 2-1 defeat in Paris last night, after being blown away by the powerful performance of the rich French champions in the first period.

Neymar was in an inspired form, but Klopp was disappointed by some of the local team's second-half ambitions when they tried to slow the game by exaggerating the fouls.

"We are the fairest team in England, but tonight we looked like butchers," said the German. "They were always down and it seemed like we were using elbows."