Jürgen Klopp detailed his respect and admiration for Norwich City and Daniel Farke ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Carrow Road.
The Reds resume their Premier League season on Saturday with a top-versus-bottom clash in East Anglia.
The sides last met on the opening weekend of 2019-20, when Liverpool’s clinical cutting edge proved to be the difference in a 4-1 victory.
During his pre-match press conference, Klopp was asked whether the Canaries’ display on that August evening at Anfield – and specifically their attacking flair and creativity – meant their current league position surprised him.
“Is it a surprise?