FOOTBALL: Europa League preview

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool and Daniel Sturridge look on during a Liverpool press conference ahead of their UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match against FC Augsburg at Melwood Training Ground on February

Striker Daniel Sturridge could start for Liverpool when they host Augsburg this evening, following a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Europa Cup. Manchester United will need to turn around a 2-1 deficit when they welcome Midtylland to Old Trafford. Fiorentina travel to London to face Tottenham with the scores level at 1-1 on aggregate from the first leg. Also in action, Locomitiv Moscow host Fenerbahce, and Rapid Vienna trail 6-0 in their tie with Valencia.

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