Liverpool will take a slim 1-0 lead into the second leg against underdogs Unirea Urziceni in the Europa League on Thursday.As Unirea Urziceni are such a small club they will be playing at Steaua Bucharest’s stadium because their stadium does not meet UEFA’s guidelines.
Both teams were in the UEFA Champions League group stage but failed to make the knockout stage. While Unirea were not expected to advance in the Champions League for Liverpool it was a big disappointment
Liverpool and fans are expected to content for the Europa League title race so a loss in this round would be disappointing, while for Unirea Urzceni there is no such expectations or pressure.
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will be again on the bench as Rafael Benitez pledges not to rush him back.
The Spain international made his long-awaited comeback from a knee operation after five weeks out in a 15-minute substitute appearance in Sunday's goalless draw at Manchester City.
Unirea will be without Argentinian defender Pablo Brandan as his booking in the first leg rules him out with suspension.
Midfielder Sorin Paraschiv was one of the players who provided the defensive screen at Anfield but he admits they cannot afford to be so negative this time around.
Verdict: Unirea Urziceni vs Liverpool 0-2
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