Big guns back to boost Liverpool

04 August 2010 14:10
Roy Hodgson is set to bring back some of Liverpool's stars for Thursday's Europa League third qualifying round second leg against Rabotnicki.[LNB] Despite a 2-0 lead from the away leg, the likes of Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and new signing Joe Cole are likely to be involved having made their first pre-season appearance in a friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach at the weekend.[LNB]Argentina international Maxi Rodriguez could even be involved despite having returned from his post-World Cup break just 10 days ago.[LNB]Wantaway midfielder Javier Mascherano will not be selected as he was not registered for the early stages of the competition, whereas Hodgson admits they took a chance on the England contingent and Rodriguez being ready.[LNB]Spain duo Fernando Torres and Jose Reina and Holland pair Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel will not be considered as they only returned to training this week.[LNB]Liverpool (from): Cavalieri, Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Aurelio, Aquilani, Gerrard, Jovanovic, Lucas, Cole, Ngog, Spearing, Kelly, Eccleston, Pacheco, Darby, Insua, Rodriguez, Gulacsi, Shelvey.[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk