Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp revels in Dortmund homecoming ahead of Uefa quarter-final clash

Former manager makes his eagerly anticipated return to Borussia Dortmund when his Liverpool side visit the German giants in the first leg of their heavyweight clash

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Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp signs autographs on his return to Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Photo: EPA

Published: 6:12pm, 7 Apr 2016Updated: 6:12pm, 7 Apr 2016

Juergen Klopp makes his eagerly anticipated return to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday when his Liverpool side visit the German giants in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final heavyweight clash.

We don’t fear anyone and we’ve proved this year we can beat anyone

James Milner

Klopp spent seven years at Dortmund, guiding them to a pair of Bundesliga titles as well as the 2013 Champions League final, but is now plotting the downfall of his former employers as Liverpool bid to add to their haul of 11 European trophies.

The Reds have been plagued by inconsistency this term but have fared well against tougher opposition, and midfielder James Milner is confident Liverpool can stand up to Dortmund.

“We don’t fear anyone and we’ve proved this year we can beat anyone,” Milner told Liverpool’s official website.

“We have to make sure we’re on our game and if we do that we’ve got every chance of going through to the next round.”

Klopp takes a training session at Signal Iduna Park ahead of the Uefa Europa League quarter-final first leg clash. Photo: EPA

Having seen off eternal rivals Manchester United in the last 16, Liverpool will hope to use the Anfield crowd to their advantage in the return leg but Milner knows that all depends on securing a favourable result at Signal Iduna Park.

“It all depends on the first result, obviously. You can play yourself out of the tie in the first leg by not getting a good result,” said the England international.