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Roy Keane claims that the Champions League's heavyweights will be “laughing” at the prospect of facing Liverpool in the knockout stages this season.

The Republic of Ireland assistant manager says the Reds' defensive problems means they have no chance of glory in the competition.

Liverpool conceded two sloppy goals in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with Sevilla in their Group E opener at Anfield.

ITV pundit Keane said: “Win the league or the Champions League? Liverpool? Oh, forget about it.

"They have enough (on their hands) to get through the group.

“Later on (in the competition) against Real Madrid and the big boys, they'll be laughing at Liverpool.”

Joaquin Correa earned a point for Sevilla after the Reds dozed off from a throw-in close to halfway and failed to track runners.

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“That sums up in a nutshell why Liverpool aren't going to win any big prizes,” Keane added.

“Switching off from a throw-in. It was such an important moment in an important game. Experienced players just switching off.

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“It must drive the manager crazy because that's schoolboy defending.

“Liverpool do the hard stuff really well in terms of creating chances. They have pace, power and quality going forward. But the easiest part of football, they can't seem to do it.”