Tension was building in Rome ahead of
Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Roma
and Liverpool amid fears of violence after an attack by Roma
ultras left a Reds fan in a coma after the first leg last week.
Some 1,000 extra police have been deployed in the Italian
capital amid reports 1,000 of Liverpool's 5,000 travelling
support may be spoiling for trouble.
Rome is in the midst of a three-day alcohol ban in the city
centre, although it was not fully respected, as many English
fans could be seen with drinks.
Liverpool fans have been warned by their club not travel to
the stadium on foot, but to use the shuttle buses laid on by the
city from the Villa Borghese park.
They let off flares in the park and sang chants.
The Giallorossi are seeking another epic comeback like the
one that saw them beat Barcelona.
They must again win 3-0 to overcome a 5-2 first leg deficit.
Coach Eusebio Di Francesco on Tuesday called for a "great
comeback".
The winner will meet Real Madrid which knocked out Bayern
Munich Tuesday night.
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