Jamie Carragher has backed a Champions League round-of 16 tie against FC Porto as his ideal draw.
Liverpool qualified for the knockout stages with last week's 3-0 win at Ajax, but despite a fifth consecutive group stage victory against Napoli on Tuesday, Jurgen Klopp's side were unable to turnaround the four-goal deficit and finished second in Group A. The Reds now face the prospect of a tough first knockout round, with Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Benfica, Porto and Club Brugge all possible opponents - UEFA Rules state they cannot face domestic opponents in Tottenham, Manchester City or Chelsea.
Reds fans will no doubt want to avoid a repeat of last season's final against Madrid, while a draw against Bayern Munich will bring with it equal pessimism - not least for the return of Sadio Mane, sold last summer and flying in Germany. And speaking after the final places were confirmed last night, former Liverpool captain Carragher believes the Reds recent wins over Porto would give them a 'psychological edge'.
