Robbie says tie could be tricky.

By Redsfan
June 25 2005

Robbie Fowler says the Champions League qualifier with TNS could prove tricky for Liverpool because the Reds are expected to win by a long way.

Robbie was part of the Man City team that played TNS in the UEFA Cup in 2003. They won the first leg 5-0 and the second 2-0 but Robbie believes the Reds are in a no win situation.

He said:

"Playing Liverpool is going to be TNS's FA Cup Final but it's going to be very difficult for Liverpool whatever the outcome. Liverpool are in a no-win situation.

"When you play non-league teams everyone expects you to win. If you win 8-0 everyone says 'I told you so.' But if it's only 2-0 it's considered a poor result.

"We didn't know much about TNS before we played them and Liverpool will be much the same, even if they get a scouting report.

"The main thing is Liverpool don't have to travel. When you see their hectic schedule for August and September, playing a team from Wales is the best possible result.

"Playing the home leg first you would want them to have four or five in the bag and then rest the big boys for the return."