Young Boys v Liverpool: Europa League is a fantastic competition and not a step down, says Nuri Sahin The Europa League is a very good competition also and we will try to go to the end. I played this competition with Borussia Dortmund and it is a difficult competition and when the Champions League teams come down after their first group stage it becomes a very good competition. Sahin, who needs match sharpness, is one of the few players in a squad with the average age of 21 who has Champions League football experience. And while he will be seen as one of those expected to help the youngsters through the Group A clash he also has to concentrate on his own game as he tries to force his way into the first-team reckoning. "I love football and I am happy I can be a part of the game," he added. We have a few players who can lead the team but I am one of the players with the most experience. I try to lead the team because I play central midfield and I have to take the responsibility and I am glad to do this. I want to play every game. Last year I played only a few games and this year I want to play every minute. Of course I need games to get to the level I long to be and this is a good chance for me. Manager Brendan Rodgers has left behind captain Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez, José Reina, Glen Johnson, Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Joe Allen and Martin Kelly with one eye on Sunday's visit of Manchester United. It means the likes of Samed Yesil, Suso, Andre Wisdom, Adam Morgan, Jack Robinson and Dani Pacheco will be some of those asked to fill the gaps.