Atletico Madrid's winger Maxi Rodriguez and Greece international full-back Vasil Torosidis have also been linked with moves to Liverpool.

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In the other group match, Vassilis Torosidis scored a late header to give Greek champions Olympiakos a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar.

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The visitors had a scare moments later when Djordjevic's corner was helped on by Ieroklis Stoltidis' head but Vassilis Torosidis failed to make clean contact.

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