AGGER AND PACHECO START AT TRANMERE
Paul Eaton 12 July 2008
Fit-again Daniel Agger is joined by debutante Daniel Pacheco in the starting line-up for this afternoon's first friendly of the season at Tranmere - a match you can watch live here on Liverpoolfc.tv.
Agger, who has recovered from the metatarsal problems which ruined his season last year, will be partnered by Jack Hobbs in the heart of the defence with Jamie Carragher likely to begin at left back.
Spanish youngster Pacheco will make his first appearance for the Reds in a forward position where he is likely to be joined by Yossi Benayoun, with Jermaine Pennant, Damien Plessis, Lucas and Emiliano Insua operating in midfield.
New signings Diego Cavalieri and Philipp Degen are joined by skipper Steven Gerrard among the substitutes.
Rafa's first team selection for the new season is as follows:
13 Martin
2 Darby
6 Hobbs
5 Agger
23 Carragher
16 Pennant
7 Plessis
21 Lucas
22 Insua
15 Benayoun
11 Pacheco
Subs:
1 Cavalieri
4 Hyypia
3 Skrtel
19 Degen
20 Kelly
12 Aurelio
8 Gerrard
14 Spearing
10 Voronin
9 Flynn
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