The highly anticipated debut of Glen Johnson at Liverpool is sure to be hampered by Rafa Benitez's admission that he wants to afford game time to all 24 of his named squad members on Wednesday night in Switzerland.
The Reds take on second-tier Swiss team FC St.Gallen at the AFG Arena as they kick off their pre-season friendly fixtures.
The Spanish tactician has focused on the youth element at the club of late, and looks to continue that theme as he opts to allow several of his fringe youngsters a chance to shine this week.
"We will try to use all the players," said Benitez on the club's official site. "Our idea is to use one team in the first half and change it at half-time.
"We have the video of their game against Basel and they were well organised - the manager knows what to do. The main thing for us is to get the match fitness - the result isn't too important even though we want to win every single game - but it will be interesting.
"The important thing is to see how the team is on the pitch and see the understanding between the players."
The Reds take on second-tier Swiss team FC St.Gallen at the AFG Arena as they kick off their pre-season friendly fixtures.
The Spanish tactician has focused on the youth element at the club of late, and looks to continue that theme as he opts to allow several of his fringe youngsters a chance to shine this week.
"We will try to use all the players," said Benitez on the club's official site. "Our idea is to use one team in the first half and change it at half-time.
"We have the video of their game against Basel and they were well organised - the manager knows what to do. The main thing for us is to get the match fitness - the result isn't too important even though we want to win every single game - but it will be interesting.
"The important thing is to see how the team is on the pitch and see the understanding between the players."
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