Big guns return for Reds’ warm-up

LIVERPOOL’S youngsters are expected to step aside tonight as Rafael Benitez’s outfit play their final warm-up game before the Champions League gets under way.

Benitez is expected to field all his big guns in Liverpool’s final pre-season friendly against Mainz in Germany ahead of Wednesday’s Anfield clash with Maccabi Haifa, the Israeli champions.

Boss Benitez knows there can be no mistakes in the third qualifying round first leg at home to Haifa, a tie Liverpool have to win to ensure the minimum £12 million (€17 million) that comes from reaching the European Cup group stages.