Liverpool will be without captain Jordan Henderson and vice-captain James Milner for their Europa League opener in Bordeaux, after the latter was rested along with forward Christian Benteke.
Milner, who has featured in every minute of the Reds’ five Premier League games so far this season, is rested for the match in southern France, while Henderson has undergone treatment on a heel injury in the United States.
It’s expected that Mamadou Sakho, Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi and Jordan Rossiter will start the game, while Philippe Coutinho is also back available after suspension vs. Man United at the weekend.
Brendan Rodgers must pick a new captain for the game, with his options depending largely on his team selection. Sakho will replace Dejan Lovren in defence but it’s not clear if Martin Skrtel will be replaced by Kolo Toure. All of those three centre-backs are potential candidates.
Lucas Leiva could continue in midfield, making him another candidate.
Aside from those four, there aren’t too many other options, with the team likely to consist of young, inexperienced players.
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