Klopp evokes Istanbul in Reds' comeback

Liverpool fights back to advance to Europa League semifinals with thrilling victory

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp revealed he had evoked the spirit of the club's famous Champions League fightback in Istanbul to inspire his team to Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Two-nil down at halftime in Thursday's quarterfinal second leg, and 3-1 behind on aggregate, Klopp reminded his players of the memorable night in May 2005 when former captain Steven Gerrard inspired his teammates to come back from 3-0 down and overcome AC Milan in a penalty shootout.