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Scott McDermott

Rangers warned going for Liverpool's throats could backfire as ex Anfield star admits shock at passive display

Stephen Warnock says Liverpool didn’t get out of exhibition mode against Rangers at Anfield. But he's warned Ibrox gaffer Giovanni van Bronckhorst that if he decides to go for their throats on Wednesday night - the Reds could cause them MORE problems.

The former Liverpool and England full-back was in Merseyside last week to see Jurgen Klopp’s side win 2-0 in their Champions League Battle of Britain. Warnock was left stunned by Rangers’ passive approach in the Group A clash and expects to see a different outfit in Govan for the return.

But he believes if Gers pile men forward at home - the likes of Mo Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz could have a field day. Warnock told MailSport : “I was disappointed in Rangers. Their system told you they went to Anfield just to try and contain Liverpool. There wasn’t much attacking intent shown at all so it was tough for them.

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