Liverpool Reserves were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Newcastle last night, despite twice going in front through goals from Florent Sinama-Pongolle and triallist Ramon Calliste. Pongolle came through 45 minutes with no ill effects, whilst Djimi Traore was given a 35 minute run out as he began his comeback from injury.
Liverpool reserve coach Paco Herrera gave a debut to summer signing Miki Roque, but was without Antonio Barragan who had originally been lined up to play on the right of midfield but was given a late call up to the first team squad to play Sofia tonight.
John Welsh was another absentee, having joined Hull on a year's loan earlier in the day, whilst Darren Potter and Zak Whitbread were also missing having joined Barragan in the senior squad. Forgotten man Salif Diao was given a rare outing in central midfield alongside Jack Hobbs, with David Mannix dropping to the bench.
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