Liverpool vs Bordeaux preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Europa League fixture at Anfield

Adam Lallana celebrates scoring against Bordeaux (Getty Images)

It’s a big game for…

Daniel Sturridge: Jurgen Klopp has been in the unfortunate predicament of not being able to use Sturridge since taking over at the club, but after he resumed training with the first team last week, you have to feel that could make his return in the Europa League. With regular scorer Phillippe Coutinho now sidelined, Sturridge’s return could help ensure there’s no drought of goals.

Weird stat…

24: Is the number of months since Liverpool had beaten a team by three goals before trouncing Manchester City 4-1 at the weekend. The last instance was another 4-1 win, over West Brom in October 2013. After aiding in the deposition of league leaders City, the Reds will be on a roll going into this European clash.

Remember when…

Crouch stooped to conquer: The Premier League's tallest player used his formidable height advantage in this fixture nine years ago, contributing towards dumping Bordeaux out of the competition and into the UEFA Cup.

Player to watch…

Roberto Firmino: Many people questioned Liverpool’s £29 Million splurge on the Brazilian in the summer transfer window, and with only one goal in his first 14 appearances, some still are. However, that duck-breaking goal was last weekend against Man City, and if inspired by his first Liverpool goal, could very well go on to score more.

Past 3 meetings…

Bordeaux (Jussiê) 1 - 1 Liverpool (Lallana), Europa League, September 2015

Liverpool 3 (Luis Garcia 2, Gerrard) – 0 Bordeaux, Champions League, October 2006

Bordeaux 0 – 1 Liverpool (Crouch), Champions League, October 2006

Form guide…

Liverpool: DWWWLW

Bordeaux: LWLDWD

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 8.05pm

TV: Live on BT Sport Europe, Highlights on ITV at 10.40pm