UEFA have vowed not to put the players, fans and officials of Liverpool at risk, after the Reds were left facing the prospect of a trip to war-torn Israel in their Champions League qualifier.Rafael Benitez´s team, competition winners in 2005, face a two-leg third qualifying round match against Maccabi Haifa. Liverpool are at home in the first leg, on August 8 or 9, and are due to play in Israel in the second leg two weeks later.UEFA official Rob Faulkner explained: "We´ve asked the Israel FA and relevant authorities to give us assurances concerning safety."
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