Liverpool have named their squad for the forthcoming Europa League fixtures, including several youngsters. Maxi is ineligible, having played in Europe for Atletico Madrid.

The first game will be at Anfield against Unirea Urziceni on Thursday 18th February.

Full squad:

1. Cavalieri

2. Johnson

4. Aquilani

5. Agger

8. Gerrard

9. Torres

11. Riera

12. Aurelio

15. Benayoun

16. Kyrgiakos

18. Kuyt

19. Babel

20. Mascherano

21. Lucas

22. Insua

23. Carragher

24. Ngog

25. Reina

26. Spearing

27. Degen

28. Plessis

31. El Zhar

32. Darby

34. Kelly

36. Irwin

37. Skrtel

38. Threlfall

39. Ecclestone

40. Ayala

41. Hansen

44. Martin

45. Kacaniklic

46. Amoo

47. Pacheco

48. Bruna

The amount of youngsters named is a reflection of how threadbare the squad is at present – several have never made a senior appearance.

Source: www.liverpoolfc.tv