Rodgers defends Lovren miss

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers leapt to the defence of Dejan Lovren after the centre-back’s failure from the spot proved crucial in their defeat to Besiktas on penalties.

The Europa League last-32 clash went to spot-kicks after Tolgay Arslan had levelled the aggregate score at 1-1 in normal time on the Reds’ return to the Ataturk Stadium.