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Champions League Qualifying | Playoffs
Aug 15, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
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Reaction
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Simon Mignolet: 'Liverpool are learning how to defend'
Simon Mignolet admits that Liverpool need to continue working on their defensive organisation after last week's shaky start at Watford.Aug 17, 19:45
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Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann hits out at Jurgen Klopp over post-match analysis
Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann hits back at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for his post-match comments.Aug 16, 11:02
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Trent Alexander-Arnold hails "dream" European debut with Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits that his European debut for Liverpool has been "a thing of dreams" after scoring the opener in the club's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.Aug 15, 21:40
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool win in Hoffenheim is okay'
Jurgen Klopp is nonplussed over Liverpool's 2-1 win at Hoffenheim, describing the result as "okay", but is looking forward to the Champions League playoff return leg.Aug 15, 21:20
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Jordan Henderson pleased with Liverpool win over "very strong" Hoffenheim
Jordan Henderson is pleased with his side's 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim in their Champions League playoff first leg, but bemoans conceding a late goal.Aug 15, 21:04
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool are one positive result away from the Champions League group stages after registering a 2-1 win in the first leg of their playoff tie in Hoffenheim.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Hoffenheim in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie.
Team News
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp names an unchanged team for tonight's Champions League playoff first leg against Hoffenheim in Germany.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League playoff tie between Hoffenheim and Liverpool.
Build-up
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Philippe Coutinho not in Liverpool squad to face Hoffenheim
Liverpool's 22-man squad travelling to Germany for their Champions League playoff first leg at Hoffenheim does not include Philippe Coutinho.Aug 14, 10:57
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Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings likely to be fit for Hoffenheim match
Jurgen Klopp says that he is "pretty sure" Daniel Sturridge will be fit enough to play a part against Hoffenheim, while Danny Ings may also be in contention.Aug 11, 11:53
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Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann: 'Liverpool draw is special'
Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmann suggests that he is delighted that his side have been drawn to face Liverpool in the Champions League playoff round.Aug 4, 15:58
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Hoffenheim not an easy tie'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that the upcoming Champions League playoff tie with Hoffenheim will be "not an easy game".Aug 4, 13:09
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