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By Paul Fletcher
Jan Molby’s mum in Leeds, via text: “The last thing we need is to win the Europa League and save Rafa from the chop. Allez Lille!”
Europa League Danny: “So, just for the record, there are three other last-16 Europa League first legs starting at 1800 GMT. They are Atletico v Everton’s conquerors Sporting; Hamburg v Anderlecht and Rubin Kazan v Wolfsburg.”
1752: I’m not sure about all these 1800 kick-offs. How do you crowbar in a pre-match beverage between finishing work and the game starting
LFCDarlo on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A64554474)“What do Lille and Liverpool have in common other than today’s tie Bruno Cheyrou. Two words that should remind every Liverpool fan that it could always be worse.”
1749: “I am expecting a good reaction,” said Reds boss Rafa Benitez ahead of the tie. His team weren’t exactly tip top on Monday.1748: And it is just about the English clubs tonight. Europa League Danny will be keeping us (more or less) up to date with news on Hamburg v Anderlecht, Rubin Kazan v Wolfsburg (known across Europe as THE BIG ONE), Benfica v Marseille, Panathinaikos v Standard Liege and Valencia v Werder Bremen.1743: So, I’m told that Lille and Liverpool have never met in a competitive fixture. Both are currently in sixth position in their domestic leagues (make of that what you will). If Lille’s home record is anything to go by then this could be a tricky assignment for the Reds. They have lost just once in Ligue 1 since the opening day of the season at their Metropole ground and have scored 25 goals in their last nine home fixtures.
1739: I believe we are having a technical issue. Which is why you cannot read this sentence.
The Macedonian Marvel on 606:](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A64554474)"Hmmm, Hodgson for Liverpool! As a Liverpool fan I wouldn’t mind that one bit, but Rafa, you’ve still got my support, for now."1735: I need your help in the form of some interactive communication. I’m hoping this will facilitate high quality chat and banter (possibly). Text me on 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (world), large it on606](http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A64759486)or quite simplytweet me.](http://twitter.com/Paul__Fletcher)1733: Liverpool against Lille in the first leg of their last 16 tie is, of course, the first of Thursday’s big double header of ties involving English clubs. Later we have Roy Hodgson’s mightily impressive Fulham at Italian side Juventus. Borrowing from Steve Waugh’s remarkable vernacular this would have to be called a big ask, but then the men from Craven Cottage have dealt with a few big asks so far this season. 1732:** TEAM NEWS Lille v Liverpool**
Right-back Glen Johnson starts for Liverpool for the first time since tearing knee ligaments against Villa on 29 December, allowing Jamie Carragher and Javier Mascherano to continue in their preferred roles of centre-back and midfield. Yossi Benayoun misses out with an ankle injury picked up against Wigan, but Daniel Agger is back after sitting out the 1-0 defeat with a sickness bug. Alberto Aquilani, who has made just seven starts since joining the club, is on the bench once again with Lucas joining Mascherano in the centre of midfield. Lille defender Adil Rami, who scored the crucial goal to overcome Fenerbahce in the previous round of the competition, has recovered from a bout of 'flu to start for the hosts.**1731:**TEAMS Lille v Liverpool
Lille: Landreau, Beria, Chedjou, Rami, Emerson, Hazard, Balmont, Mavuba, Cabaye, Obraniak, Frau. Subs: Butelle, Vandam, Aubameyang, Toure, Dumont, Souare, Souquet.
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Agger, Carragher, Insua, Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Babel, Gerrard, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Riera, Kyrgiakos, Ngog, El Zhar, Kelly.1730: Now then. My second live text of the football season and my second Liverpool game. Does that mean that I am pro or anti-Liverpool I appealed for clemency on the pro/anti accusation front the other day but I no longer feel the need to be treated with kid gloves - so get accusing. Liverpool were beyond awful at Wigan on Monday and will have to be a lot better in Lille.