Reds blood Crouch in Lithuania

Liverpool are without full-backs Steve Finnan (illness) and Djimi Traore (thigh strain) for tonight’s Champions League second qualifying round first leg match in Lithuania, but gave a competitive debut to new boy Peter Crouch.

Reds blood Crouch in Lithuania

Liverpool are without full-backs Steve Finnan (illness) and Djimi Traore (thigh strain) for tonight’s Champions League second qualifying round first leg match in Lithuania, but gave a competitive debut to new boy Peter Crouch.

Boss Rafael Benitez named a strong side including skipper Steven Gerrard, scotching rumours the England midfielder had suffered a training injury.

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