“Liverpool kicked off their Europa League campaign on Thursday night with a tricky trip to Bordeaux and it was an evening that had plenty of positives, as well as a few negatives. It was clear to see from earlier in the week that Brendan Rodgers was going to use the competition to give some of his youngsters some game time, whilst also ensuring the right experience was moulded into the squad. The Northern Irishman left out a whole host of stars ahead of the trip, with Christian Benteke, Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren, James Milner, Lucas Leiva and Martin Skrtel all staying put on Merseyside.” Squawka