Liverpool host Lille at Anfield, determined to maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
Arne Slot’s men need a point to secure their place in the knockout stages. Liverpool have shown remarkable dominance in the tournament so far, conceding just one goal while securing notable victories against giants such as Real Madrid, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.
However, Lille presents a significant challenge. The French team is on an impressive unbeaten run, unbeaten in all competitions since September 17. During this series of 21 matches, they notably triumphed over both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Currently, the Ligue 1 side sit eighth in the table, aiming for direct qualification in their last two matches.
Given the high pace of the games, Slot could consider rotating his squad, as this is the team’s fifth game in just two weeks. Joe Gomez is still unavailable, while Diogo Jota is doubtful after missing the final training session before the match.
Here’s how Liverpool could present themselves against Lille, aiming to secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.
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Liverpool’s Predicted Lineup vs Lille (4-2-3-1)
- GK : Allison – The Brazilian goalkeeper will look to preserve Liverpool’s excellent defensive record in the Champions League.
- RB : Conor Bradley – After an excellent performance in his last Champions League match against Real Madrid, Bradley is aiming to replicate that form now that he is back at full fitness.
- CB : Ibrahima Konaté – The French central defender will need to be at his best to contain Lille’s Jonathan David.
- CB : Virgil van Dijk – As captain, van Dijk will lead Liverpool’s defensive line.
- LB : Andrew Robertson – The Scottish left-back is set to make a return after being replaced by Kostas Tsimikas in Liverpool’s last game against Brentford.
- CM : Ryan Gravenberch – Gravenberch will anchor the midfield, maintaining his place in the starting lineup.
- CM : Alexis Mac Allister – The World Cup winner will partner Gravenberch in central midfield.
- RW : Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian star is looking to end his goal drought, having failed to find the net in his last three appearances.
- AM : Curtis Jones – With Dominik Szoboszlai starting the last two games, Jones will have the opportunity to start for the first time since January 8.
- LW : Cody Gakpo – Gakpo aims to score his third Champions League goal this season by maintaining his position on the left wing.
- ST : Darwin Núñez – After scoring a brace as a substitute against Brentford, the Uruguay international will start, hoping to capitalize on his recent form.
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