Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac admits he may instruct his team to commit tactical fouls in order to stop Liverpool's blistering counter-attack.

The two clubs will face off on Tuesday at Anfield for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Following the game, Kovac said: "You sometimes also have to commit a tactical foul, when you can't win the ball."

German international Kimmich added: "With a counter, you may perhaps have the opportunity to commit a tactical foul.

"It's just always our goal to stop a counter fairly. When that's not possible, though, we perhaps also have to commit a foul - if the coach says so."