Liverpool's Sakho says felt like 'caged lion' under Rodgers

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(Reuters) - Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho felt like a "caged lion" when left on the bench by former manager Brendan Rodgers, the defender told L'Equipe.

The 25-year-old French made his first start of the season against Ligue 1 side Bordeaux in the Europa League on Sept. 17 and he did not hide his frustration after missing Liverpool's opening five games.