Liverpool FC : Traore relishing underdog tag

French defender Djimi Traore claims it suits Liverpool to be underdogs for the Champions League final against AC Milan.

Liverpool were ranked as outsiders against Juventus in the quarter-finals and Chelsea in the semis but produced superb defensive displays to secure a place in the final.

Traore said: "Being underdogs suits us well - we want to do just as Greece did during the European Championships last year.

"The Champions League final is the one of the best moments of any player's career, perhaps only playing in a World Cup final can match it.

"I have been here for six years and this has been one of my greatest moments, I hope in Istanbul that I will play and that it will be even better.

"The atmosphere at Anfield was fantastic, and we need our fans to give their best in Istanbul.

"It's one of the best moments in my career, it's unbelievable - if at the beginning of the season you had asked me if I was going to play in the Champions League final I would not have staked £1 on it."

i think they will beat milan to be honest, i think the pace of Liverpool will be too much for them.

I like the hope of the english people, but to be honest i don't see them winning... if they play as they do in the EPL then they won't win for sure... plus the match against Chelsea was more a honour thing between 2 english clubs, but nevertheless i have respect for L'pool... but Milan will control and will win...

If Liverpool get at them early on they will overwhelme them with pace which will unsettle the defense and hopefully give Liverpool some chances which they must take to win the tie.