Boss: I'd already been told all about Anfield
Long before Brendan Rodgers took up the managerial reins at Liverpool, the Northern Irishman had been warned what to expect when the Kop is in 'full bloom'.
The 41-year-old, who began his career at Chelsea, before taking charge of Watford, Reading and Swansea City, heard from various sources about the atmosphere that can await a side in L4.
On Sunday, during the 4-0 drubbing of Tottenham Hotspur, he witnessed first-hand the sheer noise levels that cascaded from the stands and the stunning display of flags and banners which adorned the Kop.
The manager believes such a passionate, carnival atmosphere will only intensify as the season goes on, with crunch clashes against Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle United on the horizon.
However, he was also keen to pay tribute to the vociferous support the Reds have received on the road this season, ahead of what will be a testing trip to the capital to take on West Ham United on Sunday.
"The fans are vital," Rodgers told reporters gathered at the club's Melwood training base. "I think we saw that in some of the images last weekend at Anfield - it was amazing.
"I think the Kop was in full bloom last week. It was a real sight to behold. We have an iconic group of supporters around the world and [on Sunday we saw] the flags and the support - and just the noise levels.
"The noise was cranked up last week. That will intensify as we go on. We've got three important games away from home and we've got very important games at home. The support home and away has been brilliant, so the fans are a big, big part of that.
"I've been at other clubs and I've heard really top players talk about it - the atmosphere inside the ground for an opponent. It's a difficult place to come into. We've had a number of games here where I've genuinely felt that the supporters have got us over the line. It's a real intimidating place to come to.
"We have an army of supporters around the world and at Anfield they all come in to really give that support to the team. It's a real cauldron. We're enjoying it."