Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has left out Steven Gerrard & Luis Suarez for clash with Anzhi
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Thursday 8 November 2012 09:26, UK
Image:Brendan Rodgers: Left out most of his top stars for Thursday's Europa League clash with Anzhi
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has left out most of his top stars for Thursday night's Europa League tie against Anzhi Makhachkala.
On the defensive
Rodgers defended the strength of the side he could put out on Thursday at the Lokomotiv Stadium - UEFA will not allow Anzhi to play in their troubled home region of Dagestan.
"It is not a secondary team," added Rodgers. "It is a team in order to a) win the game and b) give players an opportunity to play where they want to play.
"There is certainly no lack of respect for Anzhi. We have a squad here that we feel can get a result."
