FC Augsburg manager Markus Weinzierl admits drawing Liverpool in the Europa League poses a great opportunity for his club.

The Bundesliga outfit are up against Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the Round of 32 of Europe's second tier club competition with the first leg to take place at the WWK Arena on February 18.

Ahead of the two-legged tie, which concludes at Anfield on February 25, Weinzierl spoke of the delight his side felt after learning they would be welcoming former Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp and the Merseysiders to Augsburg.

"The anticipation of facing Liverpool is huge," said Weinzierl.

"Liverpool are a cult and Jurgen is a huge name in Germany so I'm happy for the whole club."