Farke ready for 'toughest task' as Norwich head to Liverpool for Premier League opener
Liverpool won the Champions League in June and Norwich City boss Daniel Farke claims there are few tougher sides to face right now.
Norwich City will be taking on one of the best sides in the world when they face Liverpool in their Premier League opener, according to Daniel Farke.
Last season's Championship winners travel to Anfield on Friday in their first game back in the top flight since suffering relegation in 2016.
Liverpool, in action at Anfield for the first time since winning the Champions League, start the season as second favourites for the title behind reigning champions Manchester City.
Yet despite the calibre of the opposition, Farke has promised to give Liverpool a run for their money.
"It is important that we take confidence from last season," he said. "Now we are at a different level and we have to prove it again. The proof is on the pitch.
"Last season we were able to break all the rules because people were telling us we needed to spend money. We are looking forward to breaking several rules this season. Even if it was possible to park the bus we could not. We will have to play with many offensive players and in order to be successful we will have to be good and keep the ball.
"If we have only to defend our goal we have no chance to get a good result. I believe in my players and my group and we have to find a solution to be competitive."
Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose are ruled out of the trip to Liverpool, while new signing Ibrahim Amadou is not expected to be considered for selection.