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‘Liverpool aren’t as scary as Real Madrid’ – Gremio president says Reds are beatable at Club World Cup

Liverpool are “less frightening than Real Madrid”, says Gremio president Romildo Bolzan Jr, with the Reds considered beatable at the 2019 Club World Cup.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are already assured of a place at a FIFA event in December after securing Champions League glory last season.

Among those to join them in Qatar will be the winners of the Copa Libertadores.

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The South American showpiece has reached the semi-final stage, with Gremio still in the mix alongside Flamengo, River Plate and Boca Juniors.

Bolzan’s side could be the ones to prevail, presenting them with a shot at becoming the first non-European side since Corinthians in 2012 to claim the Club World Cup.