John Barnes considers city to be the foremost feared aspect in Europe, with Jurgen Klopp’s troops destined to relish another positive run in Champions League competition.
The Reds boast a chic history of success in continental soccer, with the final word prize collected on 5 previous occasions.
They came agonisingly about to adding thereto tally in 2017-18, with solely the dominance of Spanish giants Real Spanish capital denying them during a unforgettable final.
Liverpool currently recognize UN agency they'll face at the primary hurdle during this year’s campaign, with the cluster stage draw roughness them against Paris Saint-Germain, city and Crvena Zvezda.
There area unit some powerful tests to come back therein section, however Barnes believes Klopp’s aspect – UN agency have enjoyed a immaculate begin to the Premier League season – can ease their thanks to the knockout stage.
The former Reds midfielder told talkSPORT: “It might are easier, or it might are more durable.
“In city and PSG they need 2 excellent sides; although city most likely don't seem to be as robust as they were a few of years agone.
“So it’s reaching to be tough.
“But the issue with city is that a lot of folks concern city currently than i believe the other team in Europe, during a occurrence [fixture].
“Of course we have a tendency to lost the Champions League final, however if you scrutinize the eagerness the team contend with, the aggression and also the intensity, then groups wouldn’t need to play city.
“So it might are a neater draw, however i believe city are assured of obtaining through that cluster.”
Liverpool created it to the Champions League final last season having started their campaign within the play-offs.
This time around, they'll open their European journey on September sixteen reception to PSG.
Prior to that, the Reds have 2 testing Premier League away games to require in, with Leicester set to be faced at the King Power structure on Sat before Klopp’s aspect then visit Wembley to require on Tottenham.
The Reds boast a chic history of success in continental soccer, with the final word prize collected on 5 previous occasions.
They came agonisingly about to adding thereto tally in 2017-18, with solely the dominance of Spanish giants Real Spanish capital denying them during a unforgettable final.
Liverpool currently recognize UN agency they'll face at the primary hurdle during this year’s campaign, with the cluster stage draw roughness them against Paris Saint-Germain, city and Crvena Zvezda.
There area unit some powerful tests to come back therein section, however Barnes believes Klopp’s aspect – UN agency have enjoyed a immaculate begin to the Premier League season – can ease their thanks to the knockout stage.
The former Reds midfielder told talkSPORT: “It might are easier, or it might are more durable.
“In city and PSG they need 2 excellent sides; although city most likely don't seem to be as robust as they were a few of years agone.
“So it’s reaching to be tough.
“But the issue with city is that a lot of folks concern city currently than i believe the other team in Europe, during a occurrence [fixture].
“Of course we have a tendency to lost the Champions League final, however if you scrutinize the eagerness the team contend with, the aggression and also the intensity, then groups wouldn’t need to play city.
“So it might are a neater draw, however i believe city are assured of obtaining through that cluster.”
Liverpool created it to the Champions League final last season having started their campaign within the play-offs.
This time around, they'll open their European journey on September sixteen reception to PSG.
Prior to that, the Reds have 2 testing Premier League away games to require in, with Leicester set to be faced at the King Power structure on Sat before Klopp’s aspect then visit Wembley to require on Tottenham.