Liverpool thrash Hoffenheim to secure Champions League group phase spot

Liverpool's Emre Can, left, attempts to steal the ball with Hoffenheim's Steven Zuber during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match. | AP

Liverpool's Emre Can celebrates scoring his sides first goal during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim at Anfield stadium in Liverpool. | AP

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, centre, has a goal attempt saved by Hoffenheim's goalkeeper Oliver Baumann during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim at Anfield stadium. | AP

Hoffenheim's manager Julian Nagelsmann shouts and gestures towards his players during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim. | AP

Hoffenheim's Dennis Geiger, right, competes for the ball with Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim at Anfield stadium in Liverpool. | AP

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, right, celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal with Liverpool's Jordan Henderson during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim. | AP

Hoffenheim's Kevin Vogt, left, attempts to slide for the ball with Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match. | AP

Hoffenheim's Sandro Wagner, centre, scores his sides second goal during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim at Anfield stadium. | AP

Liverpool's Emre Can celebrates scoring his goals during the Champions League qualifying play-off second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Hoffenheim. Liverpool defeated Hoffenheim 4-2. | AP