BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's Pedro Chirivella in action against FC Girondins de Bordeaux during the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Pedro Chirivella’s Liverpool debut against Bordeaux was a “dream come true”

Youngster Pedro Chirivella says it was a “dream come true” to make his first appearance for Liverpool’s first team on Thursday night.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's players line up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. Front row L-R: Joe Gomez, Kolo Toure, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Emre Can, Jordon Ibe, Divock Origi. Front row L-R: Alberto Moreno, Philippe Coutinho Coreia, Jordan Rossiter, Mamadou Sakho, Adam Lallana. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Sakho the leader Liverpool have been lacking” – Newspapers react to Bordeaux 1-1 Liverpool

It’s the morning after Liverpool’s Europa League draw at Bordeaux, so we take a look at the best newspaper reaction from the game.

Video: Brendan Rodgers encouraged by young Liverpool team’s Bordeaux display

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes the club’s youngsters have provided great encouragement after almost getting their Europa League campaign off to the perfect start.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Big decisions await Rodgers – 5 Talking Points from Bordeaux 1–1 Liverpool

There were plenty of positives for Liverpool to take from their 1-1 draw with Bordeaux in the Europa League, writes Ben Twelves

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho applauds the travelling supporters after the 1-1 draw with FC Girondins de Bordeaux the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Bordeaux 1-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Player ratings from Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Bordeaux on Thursday evening in the Europa League.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's Adam Lallana celebrates scoring the first goal against FC Girondins de Bordeaux during the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Bordeaux 1-1 Liverpool: Reds held in Europa League opener

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Bordeaux in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Thursday, September 17, 2015: Liverpool's players line up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. Front row L-R: Joe Gomez, Kolo Toure, goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, Emre Can, Jordon Ibe, Divock Origi. Front row L-R: Alberto Moreno, Philippe Coutinho Coreia, Jordan Rossiter, Mamadou Sakho, Adam Lallana. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Bordeaux vs. Liverpool – LIVE – Follow the Reds’ Europa League opener here

Liverpool kick off their Europa League campaign with an away clash with Bordeaux on Thursday night. We’re live to bring you the latest.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Wednesday, September 16, 2015: Liverpool's assistant manager Sean O'Driscoll and manager Brendan Rodgers during a training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

5 things Brendan Rodgers can do to benefit from the Europa League

Brendan Rodgers is a man in need of a plan right now, writes Thomas Bolton as he provides five things that the Liverpool boss should use the Europa League for.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Wednesday, September 16, 2015: Liverpool's Connor Randall and Jordan Rossiter during a training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s Jordan Rossiter hoping to repay Brendan Rodgers’ faith in him

Jordan Rossiter is hoping for another opportunity in the Liverpool first team to show the world what he’s capable of and “repay the faith” Brendan Rodgers has shown in him.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - Wednesday, September 16, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Group B match against FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool in the Europa League: How should Reds approach the competition?

Liverpool’s Europa League campaign gets underway in Bordeaux on Thursday.

Sakho, Toure, Origi to get first action of the season against Bordeaux

Liverpool kick-off their Europa League campaign on Thursday night when they take on French side Bordeaux

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 12, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Manchester United during the Premier League match at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Europa League: Liverpool rest Benteke, Skrtel, Milner, Clyne and Lovren

Benteke, Milner, Clyne, Lovren and Skrtel left out of Liverpool squad to face Bordeaux in the Europa League.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 22, 2015: Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho in action against Manchester United during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

5 Liverpool players who should start against Bordeaux

Liverpool kick-off their Europa League campaign away to Bordeaux on Thursday. Here are five players who should begin proceedings in France.

Bordeaux vs. Liverpool: Opposition view of the Reds’ Europa League opener

As Liverpool prepare to take on Bordeaux in Thursday night’s Europa League opener, we speak to French football expert Andrew Gibney.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Monday, July 20, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers gives last minute instructions to Divock Origi before a preseason friendly match against Adelaide United at the Adelaide Oval on day eight of the club's preseason tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Liverpool need to utilise a cup team this season

With Liverpool heading into a busy fixture schedule this autumn, Aaron Cutler champions the idea of a rotated cup side.

PRESTON, ENGLAND - Saturday, July 19, 2014: Liverpool's Jose Enrique in action against Preston North End during a preseason friendly match at Deepdale Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jose Enrique included in Liverpool’s 2015/16 Premier League squad

After failing to secure a move away from Liverpool, Jose Enrique has been named in Brendan Rodgers’ squad for the new Premier League season.

05.12.2012, Stadio Friuli, Udine, ITA, UEFA EL, Udinese Calcio vs FC Liverpool, Gruppe A, Training, FC Liverpool, im Bild Schriftzug "UEFA Europa League", steht die zweithoechste Spielklasse der UEFa vor dem aus? // Banner "UEFA Europa League", is the second highest division of UEFA out before? during Training of Liverpool FC before the UEFA Europa League group A match between Udinese Calcio and Liverpool FC at the Stadio Friuli, Udinese, Italy on 2012/12/05. EXPA Pictures © 2012, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ Juergen Feichter

Europa League: Lowdown on Liverpool’s group stage opponents

Liverpool now know their Europa League group stage opponents, following Friday’s draw, and Henry Jackson looks at each side in detail.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 16, 2014: Liverpool supporters on the Spion Kop make a mosaic of European Cups before the UEFA Champions League Group B match against PFC Ludogorets Razgrad at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Could do without a trip to Russia” – Liverpool supporters react to Europa League draw

After Liverpool were drawn against Rubin Kazan, Bordeaux and FC Sion in this season’s Europa League, supporters responded with optimism.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 18, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st leg match against Besiktas JK at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool draw Rubin Kazan in gruelling Europa League group

Liverpool will face up against Russian side Rubin Kazan after being drawn in Group B for this season’s Europa League.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - WEDNESDAY, MAY 25th, 2005: Liverpool fans during the UEFA Champions League Final Liverpool against AC Milan at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Once Were Kings: Time To Rebuild The Bastion of Invincibility

Jeff Goulding wants Liverpool fans to embrace the Europa League this season and get the Reds back to winning ways in Europe.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Europa League Draw Details: Liverpool could face Dortmund, Napoli, Bilbao, Ajax

Liverpool will be among the second seeds in Friday’s Europa League draw, meaning they could face tough opposition in their group.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 18, 2015: The Liverpool FC badge during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st leg match against Besiktas JK at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda) (General Pic)

Liverpool drop to 55th in UEFA rankings

Liverpool have dropped to a lowly 55th place in the latest UEFA rankings ahead of the 2015/16 season.

Could a Second-String Liverpool XI Bring Europa League Success?

After Brendan Rodgers revealed the possibility of Liverpool fielding an exclusive Europa League XI, Jack Lusby assesses whether this could bring success.

05.12.2012, Stadio Friuli, Udine, ITA, UEFA EL, Udinese Calcio vs FC Liverpool, Gruppe A, Training, FC Liverpool, im Bild Schriftzug "UEFA Europa League", steht die zweithoechste Spielklasse der UEFa vor dem aus? // Banner "UEFA Europa League", is the second highest division of UEFA out before? during Training of Liverpool FC before the UEFA Europa League group A match between Udinese Calcio and Liverpool FC at the Stadio Friuli, Udinese, Italy on 2012/12/05. EXPA Pictures © 2012, PhotoCredit: EXPA/ Juergen Feichter

Will Liverpool Benefit From Their Involvement in the Europa League?

Liverpool are set for another season away from Champions League football and will instead join the Europa League at the group stage next season.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Wednesday, February 25, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during a press conference at the Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool could face Dortmund, Fiorentina, Napoli or Schalke in the Europa League

Liverpool may have dropped out of the Champions League after just one year back, but they could face a tough test in the Europa League next season too.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 18, 2015: The Liverpool FC badge during a press conference ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 1st leg match against Besiktas JK at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda) (General Pic)

Liverpool avoid Europa League qualifiers thanks to Arsenal’s FA Cup win

Liverpool have avoided the headache of Europa League qualifiers thanks to Arsenal’s FA Cup final success over Aston Villa on Saturday.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers before the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Sixth place finish could mean Liverpool’s season will start in July

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 30, 2015: Liverpool's Ryan Kent celebrates scoring the first goal against Everton during the Under 21 FA Premier League match at Goodison Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Brendan Rodgers to utilise youth in next season’s Europa League

With Liverpool likely to only qualify for the Europa League this season, Brendan Rodgers says he will use it to blood the club’s considerable youth banks.

Brendan Rodgers upbeat despite Europa League exit

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Thursday, February 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 2nd Leg match against Besiktas JK at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

5 reasons Liverpool will benefit from being out of the Europa League

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