Greek defender Kyrgiakos was sent off for his part in the tackle during a typically fiery derby encounter at Anfield.

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Russian-based striker Baffour Gyan defender Kofi Amponsah of Greek side Apollon Kalamarias return to the squad after a two-year absence.

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Samaras appeared to have been injured in a tussle with Steven Pressley and the former Celtic defender soon followed the Greek into the dressing-room, meaning a quick return to the side for Lee Bullen, who had himself made way for the fit-again Darren Barr.

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