Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry admitted the Champions League qualifier draw with Total Network Solutions was the perfect draw for the holders. Parry said after they were paired with the Welsh minnows: "It is not too far to travel, it could not be better in that respect. It's got romance as well.
"We didn't want to be travelling to the far reaches of Europe or the borders of Asia. Logistically it's fine for us.
"It is a game that captures the imagination - great for both clubs."
TNS may request a change of venue for the second leg, from their home ground The Dreflan, to The Racecourse at Wrexham to accommodate a bigger crowd and turn the tie into a money-spinner.
Parry said: "It is their decision and we will respect whatever they may wish to do."
And should Liverpool progress, as they are expected to do, they will face the
winners of HB Torshavn of the Faroe Islands and FBK Kaunas of Lithuania.
He added: "We are doing our homework about the two teams - they are unknown quantities to us - but the main thing at this stage is looking at the travel plans and the impact of the journeys.
"Rafa will react professionally. He will be doing his homework straight away
and will be talking about the impact on pre-season training."
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