Arjen Robben says his Bayern Munich side have been given "perhaps the worst possible draw" in the Champions League's last-16 having been paired with Liverpool.

The two sides will meet next month in what has been billed as one of the ties of the round, and Robben is full of praise for the current Premier League leaders, and last season's Champions League runners-up.

The veteran even goes as far as to claim that the Reds are favourites for the tournament as a whole, not just their game against Bayern.

“Liverpool is doing well again, just like last year when they made it to the final, and I also see them as a favourite for the Champions League victory this season," the veteran winger told football-oranje.com .

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”For us, it was perhaps the worst possible draw, but it’s going to be a great challenge, we have to look at ourselves, keep working hard and improve ourselves.

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"If we have a good day and play the way we want, I’m sure we’ll make it very difficult for Liverpool .”

Robben also hailed the qualities of his fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, who has been a revelation in defence for Liverpool ever since signing from Southampton in January last year.

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“I do not know if he is the best defender in the world, but other people are allowed to judge that, but I’m happy for him," he said.

"He has made big strides lately, just look where he comes from.

“He has grown as a player, but also as a personality, I am happy for him, where he is at the moment.

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"He is a key player at a gigantic club, and he is the captain of the Dutch national team. He deserves all the compliments.”

Robben, who will turn 35 this month, will leave Bayern at the end of the season when his contract expires.