Liverpool manager Klopp calls RB Leizpig draw 'as tough as it gets' | OneFootball

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's Champions League last-16 draw with RB Leipzig is 'as tough as it gets'.

The German coach will come up against compatriot Julian Nagelsmann, who lead Leipzig to the competition semi-finals last season.

"Pretty much as tough as it gets," Klopp said in response to the draw.

"I was pretty sure we would get one of the Germany teams – either 'Gladbach or Leipzig, both are strong.

"Leipzig played in the semi-final last year and this year look good again. In a very difficult, tricky group they went through and says pretty much everything about them, outstanding.

"I think because they played in the semi-final last year, probably English people now know them better but usually it is like, 'Liverpool are big favourites' – but it will be a tough one.

"It is the last 16 of the Champions League, so how can you find 15 other clubs who are not strong in Europe when you play in this competition? It is not possible.

"So, that's the draw, we take it. It's still a long time until we meet them, a lot of games to play between now and then, a lot of things can happen, but I am excited.

"I never played against Leipzig – they came up to the Bundesliga after I left, so I have never been in their stadium, but it is a wonderful city and let's see."