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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is the proud new owner of a cat called Mikesch.

The Reds midfielder was presented with the puppet on strings by Augsburg skipper Paul Verhaegh prior to the start of Thursday night's Europa League last 32 first leg at the WWK Arena.

The unexpected pre-match gift - coupled with the Punch and Judy show displayed on the stadium's big screen during the warm-up - bemused most of Jurgen Klopp's players.

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Augsburg is famous across Germany for its puppet theatre and it's a tradition for the club to give opposing captains one of the favourite characters adorned with a red, green and white scarf.

It was a big deal for the Bavarian outfit to have Klopp's Liverpool in town and they rolled out the red carpet.

The home fans were friendly and welcoming, even applauding during the rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone.

You can guarantee their away support will make a din at Anfield next Thursday.