Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to the challenge of facing Cardiff City.
Klopp praised the work done by Neil Warnock and his enthusiastic style of management.
“This game is a challenge. Football is football, and it means there are a lot of moments where they can make the difference - did we really score more goals than Cardiff in set pieces?
“They are strong, 100 per cent concentrated, long throw-ins from nearly everywhere.
“He looks like a character, a very emotional and lively person.
“I saw the final period of the Championship last year and it was impressive how they did it. They deserved it.
“He looks like a very demanding manager, and always has my respect."