Maribor

Jürgen Klopp Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was relieved to avoid a Champions League heavyweight in Group E, but remains wary of the task ahead to qualify.

Jürgen Klopp Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must wait to earn his preferred central role, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said.

Adam Lallana Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren could both return for Liverpool this week, while there is positive news on Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana.

Jürgen Klopp After watching Liverpool crush Maribor 7-0 in the Champions League, manager Jurgen Klopp said: "It's nice to write history."

Steven Gerrard Rangers will take a two-goal lead to Slovenia after seeing off Maribor in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying encounter.

Molde and Skenderbeu were the big winners in the latest round of UEFA Champions League qualifiers, where HJK made a thrilling comeback.

A 3-2 away win was not enough for Trencin to knock out Steaua Bucharest in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

Celtic and Steaua Bucharest discovered their UEFA Champions League fate as the first and second qualifying draws were made on Monday.

Roberto Di Matteo Roberto Di Matteo believes Schalke will grow in confidence after winning 1-0 at Maribor to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last 16.

Zenit Russian club Zenit will get their UEFA Champions League campaign under way against AEL Limassol in the competition's third qualifying round.