Steven Gerrard URGES Liverpool to pick out Jordan Ibe in Besiktas clash

STEVEN GERRARD believes Jordon Ibe can unlock the Besiktas defence against Liverpool tonight.

Daniel Sturridge with the ballPA

Daniel Sturridge (left) started for Liverpool against Besiktas

Liverpool struggled to create major opening in the early stages of the first half at Anfield and had Simon Mignolet to thank for preventing Demba Ba putting the visitors ahead.

Both Alberto Moreno and Jordan Henderson came close before the break, with Ibe a constant threat down the flanks.

And Gerrard insists his side can get break down their opposition.

"We've crated some decent opportunities," he said on ITV. "We've been a threat down the right with Jordan (Ibe).

"We just need a final bit of quality, a breakthrough, but we've come close.

"He's playing with confidence, he's playing without fear, and the fans like to see that."

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