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Gerrard set to go under the knife

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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has revealed skipper Steven Gerrard will undergo a groin operation on Thursday. It is a blow to Benitez to lose his skipper just after Liverpool struggled for 120 minutes to beat Standard Liege.

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Kuyt: “We Believed” (video)

Dutchman Dirk Kuyt scored the decisive goal in our gruelling Champions League Qualifier against a well-drilled Standard Liege side tonight, and said afterwards that it was the belief of the team that eventually took us over the winning line.

Liverpool 1-0 Standard Liege (VIDEO)

Liverpool stuttered into the Champions League group stage after overcoming stiff resistance from Belgian side Standard Liege. Dirk Kuyt’s 117th minute goal spares Liverpool the blushes. Watch the goal now.

Live Score: Liverpool 1-0 Standard Liege

117th Minute: Dirk Kuyt scores on the dying minutes! The long cross from Babel found Kuyt who managed to slot it in.

HT: Liverpool 0-0 Standard Liege

It is still goalless at half-time in Liverpool’s Champions League match against Standard Liege at Anfield.

Stream Links: Standard Liege (h)

You can watch this afternoon’s encounter at Anfield from the comfort of your computer chair using the published stream links.

Liverpool vs Standard Liege - Teamsheet

Fabio Aurelio returns to the starting line-up and will replace Andrea Dossena at left-back. Both Mascherano and Lucas has been left out of the squad after just returning from the Olympics.

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Legend: Liverpool need wingers

Ian Callaghan strongly believes that Liverpool needs to sign another quality winger in order to challenge for the league.

Liverpool told winger not for sale

Potential Liverpool target Stewart Downing is not for sale according to his manager, Gareth Southgate.

Barry staying with Villa

Gareth Barry’s agent Alex Black confirmed that Barry will remain with Aston Villa. The midfielder has been linked with Liverpool throughout the summer, but Liverpool are not willing to pay £18 million for the England international.

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