Barça boss Valverde warns of the dangers of semifinal opponents Liverpool
Valverde highlighted Liverpool's attack of Salah, Mane and Firmino
Ernesto Valverde, the Barcelona manager, has offered his first analysis of his side's Champions League semifinal opponents, Liverpool.
"They're a really difficult rival with a really powerful attack that is sjpwomg what it's about," Valverde said in reference to the attacking trio of Salah, Mane and Firmino.
The coach added: "Last year they were in the final, this year doing well in [Europe] again and they're fighting for the Premier League, too. So, it's a really tough tight for us but it's an attractive one for everyone.
final ON THE HORIZON
Before Barça play Liverpool in the first leg at Camp Nou they have three league games -- against Real Sociedad, Alaves and Levante -- and three wins will win them La Liga. Valverde doesn't want to lose focus.
"The final's on the horizon and we will do everything to win," he stated. "That said, it's all well and good to talk about Liverpool, but it's a long way away still. We have really important games before then in La Liga."
Liverpool are currently two points clear at the top of the Premier League but title rivals Manchester City have a game in hand, away at Manchester United on Wednesday.
