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Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus insists Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool command respect as the clubs prepare to lock horns in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

The German winger, who has been linked with a move to Anfield in the past, believes the Reds have the attacking talent to hurt the in-form Bundesliga high-flyers.

Much of the focus surrounding next Thursday’s first leg will be on Klopp’s return to the Westfalenstadion but Reus is more interested in what Dortmund will be up against on the pitch.

“We chuckled when we heard the news because it was clear the old coach will return home,” Reus told Bild.

“But we directly said that it’s not BVB versus Klopp, but rather Dortmund versus Liverpool. We accept the draw. We’re professional and hungry for success.

“Should we wane just a few percentage points then we’ll be without a chance. They have a good team, and especially in attack they have great players.”

Reus, who blossomed at Dortmund under Klopp after signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2012, is eyeing the first major honour of his career. He penned a new contract with Dortmund last season and has no regrets about staying put.

“I opted for BVB because I need my regular environment where I feel at home,” he added.

“It has nothing to do that I am not able to handle the pressure or what is permanently speculated. We are also measured in wins and trophies here at Dortmund.

“Domestically, we just have the problems right now that Bayern constantly play on a level which we have not reached yet. But we want to get there, and we feel that we are absolutely capable of it.”