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Liverpool sent huge warning to rest of Champions League after battering Porto - Ferdinand
LIVERPOOL are a team to be feared in this season’s Champions League following tonight’s emphatic win over Porto.
Rio Ferdinand says Liverpool are a team to be feared in this season's Champions League
That is the view of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
Liverpool beat Porto 5-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Portugal to all but seal their place in the quarter-finals.
A hat-trick from Sadio Mane and one apiece from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino brushed aside Sergio Conceicao’s side.
Ferdinand says no team will want to be drawn against Liverpool in the remainder of the tournament.
This really does send out a signal and a warning to all the other teams
“They confirmed what we already knew in an attacking sense,” the former England and Man United captain said.
“They are a fantastic team, they are to be feared.
“This really does send out a signal and a warning to all the other teams.
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“They’re going to go through to the next round and there won’t be any team in this competition who will be sitting there saying they are comfortable if they’re drawn against Liverpool.
“Because attacking-wise these guys are devastating.”
The second leg takes place at Anfield on March 6.
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