Predicted Liverpool line-up to face Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League
Liverpool have reigned supreme in the Premier League this term with some scintillating displays and their early season form has propelled them to the top of the standings.
After enduring a four-game winless streak across all competitions, Liverpool got themselves back to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town.
Jurgen Klopp’s men made a bright start to their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on opening day but went down 1-0 to Napoli courtesy a late strike from Lorenzo Insigne.
With Liverpool, Napoli and PSG all drawn together in the same group, things were expected to heat up in the group stages and Group C has already produced some nail-biting action.
Regardless, Liverpool must aim to bag all six points from their double-header against the new boys of the Champions League and boost their chances of progressing to the last 16.
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Liverpool will be without the services of Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson, both of whom are sidelined due to a thigh injury. Sadio Mane did not feature against Huddersfield but should return on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp is expected to field a full-strength line-up in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Jurgen Klopp
Predicted XI
Alisson (GK)
The Brazilian has established himself as a reliable presence between the sticks and should start on Wednesday.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB)
He missed the game against Huddersfield as a precautionary measure but must feature in the starting XI in the Champions League.
Virgil van Dijk (CB)
The towering Dutchman has been rock-solid at the back for the Reds with his superior physicality, aerial ability and game-reading.
Joe Gomez (CB)
The youngster has established himself as one of the mainstays of Liverpool’s backline this season at the expense of Dejan Lovren.
Andrew Robertson (LB)
Did not have much to do against Huddersfield but has contributed greatly to both the attack and the defence so far this season.
Georginio Wijnaldum (CM)
Played off the bench over the weekend but should feature in the starting XI to cover for Jordan Henderson.
James Milner (LAM)
He has been Liverpool’s midfield engine for quite a few seasons now. The 32-year-old will once again hold the key to their success on Wednesday.
Xherdan Shaqiri (RAM)
Naby Keita’s absence will open the door for Shaqiri to get a start in a more advanced No.10 role behind the striker. He has been racking up the assists and should do the same in the Champions League tie.
Mohamed Salah (RW)
The Egyptian wizard has blown hot and cold this season but that clinical finish against Huddersfield should boost his confidence.
Sadio Mane (LW)
The Senegalese winger missed the weekend game due to a wrist injury but should recover in time for the Champions League clash.
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Roberto Firmino (ST)
He didn’t look particularly sharp after coming off the bench in the last game but could play a crucial role in the final third.
