Robert Snodgrass was granted a front row view of the impact an on-song Rangers side can have as they produced a clinical display against 10-man Hearts on Saturday to temporarily take Premiership top spot.

But, the 35-year-old former Scotland midfielder, who signed for the Gorgie side last month, has warned Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men that Liverpool are likely to prove a more difficult proposition when they travel south for their latest Champions League test.

The Ibrox side are still looking for their first point and first goal in a group that also includes Napoli and Ajax but turning that around on Tuesday night will be a tall order.

“Anfield is probably one of the toughest places I’ve ever been. The atmosphere they create there, especially on a big European night, is really special. It’s impressive enough even just watching the games – but something else when you play them there.

Hearts' Robert Snodgrass and Rangers' James Tavernier compete during the clubs' Premiership clash at Tynecastle. Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group

“I’ve played Liverpool at Anfield a few times and it’s a very difficult place to go, even when you do well. I actually did my ankle there celebrating with West Ham, so that wasn’t great! I was playing against Andy Robertson, as well, so that’s always good.”

West Ham’s 3-2 loss in 2020 was a close encounter but the midfielder has been on the wrong side of some heavy defeats, with the Hammers, Hull and Norwich.

“Liverpool and Man City are the two teams who are at the very highest level, above every other side. If you get a result against them, you’ve done very well.

“Rangers will know how tough it can be there. But Liverpool haven’t started this season exactly the way they’d have wanted to. It’s two big clubs going at it. But, if Liverpool are at it, it will be a tough night for Rangers.”

On Saturday, an early opener from Antonio Colak set the Ibrox side on the road to victory in Edinburgh. Hearts are best when getting off to a flyer but Rangers denied them that and muted the home crowd. Snodgrass says they will be hoping to do the same against Jurgen Klopp’s team.

“Absolutely, they’ll want to get the crowd quiet, give a good account of themselves – and show that they’re capable of playing at the very highest level of the Champions League. They had a great run in Europe last year, they’ve done really well.

“So there’s no doubt Rangers will head to Anfield believing they can get something from the game. It will be a good watch.

“There is no chance of Liverpo

Robert Snodgrass issues Anfield warning to Rangers as he opens up on 'bigger picture' at Hearts