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Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers admits he has yet to decide on his centre-back pairing for the new Premier League season.

Dejan Lovren was partnered with Martin Skrtel for the third successive friendly in Saturday's 2-0 win over HJK Helsinki.

Mamadou Sakho was left on Merseyside with the France international set to play in Sunday's trip to Swindon Town.

Lovren would be a controversial choice ahead of Sakho considering the £20million Croatian's struggles during his first season at Anfield but now looks likely to start against Stoke next Sunday.

“It's not something I've totally decided upon yet,” Rodgers said.

“I'll sit down with the staff and we'll look at it next week.

“The key is getting consistency in that area of the field.

“Your two centre-halves are critical. They are the tactical decision makers in the game. That balance is important for us this season.

“We had too many defensive changes last year and that's not something that I like.

“Hopefully this season we'll be more consistent as a back four.”

Joe Gomez got the nod ahead of Alberto Moreno to feature at left-back in Finland and Rodgers is prepared to play the England youth international there again at the Britannia Stadium next weekend.

"I wouldn't have any issues (with playing him)," he said.

"You've seen from my time here that irrespective of the age of a player, it's about the quality and personality.

"Whether they are 17 or 27, if I think they are ready, I'll play them."