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Liverpool have flown to France for their opening Europa League group clash with Bordeaux on Thursday night without a host of star names.

Boss Brendan Rodgers has decided to rest Christian Benteke, James Milner, Lucas Leiva, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne and Martin Skrtel with one eye on Sunday’s Premier League clash with Norwich City at Anfield.

However, Philippe Coutinho has travelled after serving his domestic suspension and Adam Lallana is fit enough to return to action after a thigh problem.

Captain Jordan Henderson is also absent after undergoing treatment on a heel injury in America.

It means that Mamadou Sakho and Kolo Toure are expected to be the centre-back combination against the Ligue One outfit.

Alberto Moreno is likely to start at left-back with Joe Gomez in contention to switch to the opposite flank.

Youngster Jordan Rossiter is poised to make his European debut for the Reds in midfield with Divock Origi making his first start for the club up front.

Academy graduates Connor Randall, Cameron Brannagan and Dan Cleary have also travelled, and would all make their senior bows if called upon.