Jürgen Klopp on Leipzig draw: 'It's exciting, but as tough as it gets'

Jürgen Klopp is excited by the challenge of taking on RB Leipzig for the first time as a manager, but admits the Champions League last-16 pairing is as ‘tough as it gets’ for Liverpool.

The Reds were pitted against the Bundesliga side in Monday’s draw, with the first leg scheduled to take place at the Red Bull Arena on February 16.

The return will be contested at Anfield on March 10 and Klopp is predicting a difficult tie for his team.

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Speaking to Liverpoolfc.