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Liverpool Hodgson knows little about Europa League opponents

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admits they know little about their Europa League qualifying opponents.

Hodgson's first competitive test as Liverpool manager will take place at Anfield after his team were handed an early home match in Europa League qualifying.

The Reds, having to play in the third qualifying round of UEFA's second-tier competition, will face Rabotnicki of Macedonia or Armenia's FC Mika on July 29 with the away leg the following week.

Their opponents will be confirmed next week after the conclusion of the second qualifying round. Rabotnicki currently hold the edge in their tie with Mika after a 1-0 win last night.

Victory would put Liverpool through to a play-off - along with the likes of Manchester City and Aston Villa - for a place in the group stages.

Hodgson said: "We know we will get two tough games and it is up to us to get as much information as we can in the limited period of time we have. That is what we will do."

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