Markovic key to new Liverpool tactics as Remy move fails

Without Luis Suarez, Brendan Rodgers wants to base his approach on lightning-fast counterattacks

Lazar Markovic
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As the Premier League big guns tour the world as part of their pre-season preparations, the football writers trail behind them hoping, as Eric Cantona would doubtless suggest, for sardines to be thrown in their direction.

Liverpool's latest outing, a 1-0 win over Greek side Olympiakos in Chicago, offered some insights into life after Luis Suarez for the Anfield outfit as Brendan Rodgers fielded a heavyweight side featuring the likes of Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge.

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