Liverpool fans have put themselves in the shoes of Hoffenheim supporters after the two clubs were confirmed as opponents in the draw for the Champions League play-off round.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will compete with Roberto Firmino’s former side across two legs for a place in the group stages of Europe’s elite competition.
The Reds face what promises to be a seriously tough match-up against a Hoffenheim side that finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season and only two points behind Borussia Dortmund.
Though it represents a tricky tie, the German side will by no means by happy about drawing Liverpool either having seen them dominate Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Pre-season has served as a reminder that Klopp’s attack is capable of hurting any team, with the pace of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ahead of Philippe Coutinho being enough to frighten even the best defenders.
Here’s what fans had to say about the draw…
Hoffenheim are a ‘decent side’ but we are Liverpool FC. UP THE REDS 🔴⚽️
— Amit (@LFC_Amit) August 4, 2017
Fans in a disarray mode when Liverpool drew with hoffenheim
In my opinion if we can’t beat them we r not a cl matterial #ChampionsLeague— Mayank Tiwari (@mayankredkop) August 4, 2017
I say hoffenheim isn’t liverpool toughest draw I say liverpool is hoffenheims toughest draw
— peter drummond (@drummp64) August 4, 2017
Hoffenheim were good last season… But Liverpool should do the job over 2legs
— El Trapo (@Apiitoroo) August 4, 2017
Why are our fanbase trying to make Hoffenheim out to be world beaters? We are Liverpool FC, 5 times champions of Europe, fear nobody ffs 🙌🏻 https://t.co/tNZpv0D79R
— ⚽️ Southern Red ⚽️ (@_DownSouthRed_) August 4, 2017
#Hoffenheim v #LFC in the Champions League. Tough draw for Liverpool but I’m sure Hoffenheim were also hoping for an easier tie
— Pabski (@Pabskilla) August 4, 2017
If you think drawing Hoffenheim is bad, imagine getting Liverpool #lfc pic.twitter.com/sU3BAXVoPa
— Darren McChrystal (@mrmcchrystal) August 4, 2017
Hoffenheim a tough draw for Liverpool but should make for a thrilling tie. A high intensity attack-vs-attack game probably suits Liverpool.
— Charlie (@CharlieMalam) August 4, 2017
All these Liverpool fans worried about playing hoffenheim 😂. Imagine how hoffenheim fans feel about the pool and mane,salah,coutinho,firmino
— Klopp on (@Kopitekav) August 4, 2017
Lfc fans on here losing their minds over qualifying draw. Imagine what Hoffenheim fans are thinking. Just watched us batter Bayern 3-0
— The False Winger (@TheFalseWinger_) August 4, 2017
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