Thursday 14 September 2017 15:18, UK
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has rejected suggestions it is a good time to play Liverpool after the Reds suffered a couple of disappointing results.
Liverpool were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League last week in a game that saw Sadio Mane sent off for his high challenge on City goalkeeper Ederson.
That was followed by a 2-2 draw at home to Sevilla on Wednesday night after they had come from behind to take the lead, only to concede a second half equaliser.
But Dyche was keen to stress Liverpool's qualities ahead of Burnley's trip to Anfield on Saturday.
"They obviously had a tough result last weekend. It was a different kind of result last night [against Sevilla]," said Dyche.
"I was there last night, and there were a lot of good things about their performance. They are a good side, without a shadow of a doubt, and they have a lot of strength in depth.
"Our players are aware these are tough places to go to but we have enjoyed the challenge so far this season.
"A lot was made when the fixtures came out - Chelsea away, Tottenham away and now away to Liverpool.
"We have delivered decent performances away from home and we are looking to do that again."
Burnley go into the Liverpool game on the back of a 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace, a result that helped hasten the departure of Frank de Boer as Eagles boss.
Dyche confirmed De Boer gave him no indication he was about to lose his job when they spoke after the game but he had some sympathy for the Dutchman.
"It's the hard side of the profession. I don't know the ins and out of every situation and why they change," added Dyche.
"I made it clear [after Burnley's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace] they had given a very strong performance that day. I wish him well.
"We just spoke about the game and it's one of those things."
