Former FC Utrecht full-back Mihai Nesu says his painstaking recovery from near-total paralysis feels like he is carrying “the weight of three tractors”.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson felt his side earned a good point despite a disappointing performance in their goalless Europa League draw in Utrecht last night.

Striker Fernando Torres starts his first Europa League match of the season tonight as manager Roy Hodgson names his strongest available side to face Utrecht at the Station Galgenwaard.

CELTIC manager Neil Lennon admits last night’s Europa League exit at the hands of Utrecht was just as bad as their infamous shock defeat to Ross County in the Active Nation Scottish Cup last season.

GOALS from Efrain Juarez and Georgios Samaras against Utrecht allowed Celtic to take a step closer to the group stages of the Europa League last night.