Liverpool field weakened team

Liverpool suffered a double defensive injury blow prior to their Champions League last-16 second leg clash with Benfica at Anfield.

Liverpool suffered a double defensive injury blow prior to their Champions League last-16 second leg clash with Benfica at Anfield.

The European champions needed to overturn a 1-0 deficit to progress but their shape was altered by the loss of John Arne Riise and Sami Hyypia.

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