Liverpool tie helping Tuchel with Ruhr derby pressure

Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel believes playing local rivals Schalke in the Ruhr derby between Europa League quarter-final matches against Liverpool could work to his side's advantage.

Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw as Jurgen Klopp returned to Signal Iduna Park with the Premier League side on Thursday, leaving them with plenty to do in next week's return leg at Anfield.

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