Liverpool FC was handed a tricky tie with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim at the UEFA Champions league qualifying draw Friday morning.
The two-legged ties are to be played on August 15-16 and August 22-23.
The winners then advance to the Champions League group stage.
The full draw…
SPORTING LISBON V FOTBAL CLUB FCSB
HOFFENHEIM V LIVERPOOL
NAPOLI V NICE
YOUNG BOYS V CSKA MOSCOW
ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR V SEVILLA