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Liverpool saw off Hoffenheim 4-2 to reach the Champions League proper on Wednesday night, but one German supporter won't forget his side's brush with the Reds at Anfield.

The fan - who has given his name as Sven S - became the focus of much attention when he was snapped in the stands brushing his teeth while his fellow supporters sang their hearts out.

The mechanic from the German town of Cranheim has since found minor fame on the internet, and he revealed just what was going on to radio station Radio Regenbogen.

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"I had to get rid of the bad beer taste," said Sven.

"After a 25-hour drive with the bus from Germany to Liverpool I simply needed to freshen my mouth.

"We had some English beer and then directly went to the stands."

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When asked if his mother would be proud of him, Sven replied: "Who would not be?

"Which mother has a son that shows the whole world that he brushes his teeth?"

Well, quite.

The whole thing reminded us of this incident at Chelsea a few years back, when a fan was snapped freshening up as the Blues made a substitution.

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Is this a sign that brushing your teeth at football grounds is now becoming an accepted thing?

No, not at all.

It's still weird.