"I look on this as a really exciting celebration. Especially for me, having watched Liverpool as a boy - that club with a magnificent tradition," said the Royals' boss.
"For us to welcome Liverpool to our stadium is a fabulous occasion. It's one we should not be intimidated by, no matter what happens, and I am really looking forward to it.
"They're hitting a rich vein of form at the right time, and the performance in midweek was outstanding. First and foremost they're effective, but also attractive as well.
"It will be a different team this weekend, but they've still got such depth. The prospect of many more millions in the summer means they look to be a club with a rich future - both immediate and long term.
If they play well they'll beat us, so we've got to stop them from doing that. We've got to play well and have a plan."