Preview for Liverpool v Actual Madrid
Liverpool have the prospect to construct on Saturday’s much-needed win over Aston Villa – and set down an early marker within the Champions League – once they host Actual Madrid tomorrow night time.
It has been a troublesome few weeks for Arne Slot’s facet, who went into the weekend recreation on a run of six defeats in seven video games in all competitions. There was a component of ‘going again to fundamentals’ in opposition to Villa with just one summer time signing, Hugo Ekitike, making the beginning XI.
Andy Robertson was most well-liked to Milos Kerkez at left-back, Florian Wirtz was once more on the bench whereas Alexander Isak and Jeremie Frimpong have been absent by way of harm.
It produced a much-improved show and it appears possible Slot will once more go along with his tried and examined for the go to of Madrid.
One other considered one of Liverpool’s title-winning squad from final season can be at Anfield tomorrow however can be altering within the guests’ dressing room.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has not had a very straightforward begin to life at Madrid, with harm and a few inconsistent type hampering his settling-in course of.
His departure from Liverpool was not seamless both, with the England worldwide repeatedly booed after he introduced he wouldn’t be signing a brand new contract.
It stays to be seen what sort of reception he’ll get from the Kop, with captain Virgil van Dijk refusing to take a position.
“Let’s see [what the reception is],” Van Dijk stated. “I’m not going to say [I want a hostile atmosphere]. I’m not going to touch upon that.
“Do you [the press] need it to be hostile? I feel he’s been excellent in his time in Liverpool and that’s the one factor I can say.
“Have I spoke to him because the transfer? Not a lot, no. Nothing private in any respect, clearly I reside my life and he lives his life in Madrid.”
Alexander-Arnold has simply returned to full health and is more likely to need to accept a spot on the bench with Federico Valverde persevering with to fill in at full-back.
“I feel Trent is a high quality participant,” added Van Dijk. “He confirmed it so many occasions, he’s a really gifted participant and he was necessary for us over all these years.
“I used to be very pleased to have him in my crew. We’ve been very profitable, however now he’s an opponent on Tuesday. If he performs then we’ve to make it very troublesome for him to do what he’s good at.”
Madrid are considered one of 5 sides with a 100 per cent report within the league section and have received 13 of 14 video games underneath Xabi Alonso because the begin of the season.
The previous Liverpool midfielder will hope to get pleasure from this journey again to Merseyside greater than final 12 months when his then Bayer Leverkusen crew have been thrashed 4-0.
Workforce Information for Liverpool v Actual Madrid
Alexander Isak stays extraordinarily uncertain with a groin harm whereas Slot should resolve whether or not right-back Conor Bradley can play two video games in 4 days.
Actual Madrid teenager Franco Mastantuono has a hernia downside and received’t play. Rodrygo could get the prospect to make a begin.
Predicted line-ups for Liverpool v Actual Madrid
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike
Actual Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe
Tips on how to watch Liverpool v Actual Madrid: TV and on-line streams
Liverpool versus Actual Madrid kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night time. You possibly can watch it on Amazon Prime and stream through their app.
Stats for Liverpool v Actual Madrid
- Liverpool and Actual Madrid have confronted one another on 12 earlier events within the European Cup/Champions League. After profitable the primary three between 1981 and 2009, Liverpool have solely received one of many final 9 (D1 L7)
- Liverpool have received 20 of their final 22 dwelling Champions League group stage video games (D1 L1), together with every of their final 12 in a row. Nevertheless, three of their seven dwelling group defeats have come versus Spanish sides (one every vs Barcelona, Valencia and Actual Madrid)