Jerzy Dudek was instrumental in the club’s 2005 European success, 20 years later is in city for Liverpool v AC Milan clash at Kai Tak Stadium

Jerzy Dudek, one of the heroes of Liverpool’s astonishing 2005 Champions League final victory over AC Milan, said he had been “too scared” to rewatch the famous Istanbul clash for fear of being overcome with emotion.

The English and Italian clubs are set to meet in a Kai Tak Stadium friendly on Saturday, 20 years after Liverpool recovered from 3-0 down to level at 3-3 before beating Milan on penalties in a match christened the Miracle of Istanbul.

“Life changed for everybody in our team after that night,” Dudek said.

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