will probably be trying to ebook their place within the quarter-finals after they host PSG within the second leg of their round-of-16 tie on Tuesday, eleventh March, at 8pm (UK time).
Liverpool predicted lineup vs PSG
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Elliott, Diaz; Jota.
The Reds needed to endure enormous stress in Paris within the first leg, with PSG outshooting them 27-2 to the tune of 1.78 to 0.27 on the xG stakes. Nonetheless, Arne Slot’s males rode the storm and struck within the 87th minute by means of Harvey Elliott, who has handed Liverpool a priceless 1-0 result in defend at Anfield, the place they’re formidable.
When it comes to accidents, issues are fairly simple for Liverpool. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are each out, with the latter anticipated to return simply after the worldwide break. Gomez has a little bit longer to attend, having undergone surgical procedure on a hamstring harm.
Cody Gakpo is a doubt after lacking the primary leg and the weekend win over Southampton. It was thought he might return for the latter however suffered a setback, however will hope to take his place on the bench right here.
There was some rotation towards Southampton, with the likes of Kostas Tsimikas and Darwin Nunez introduced in. Nonetheless, Liverpool had been 1-0 right down to the Premier League’s backside aspect after an underwhelming first half, forcing Slot to carry on Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister and Elliott sooner than deliberate.
We must always see a return to full energy right here, with the most important battle between Elliott, Szoboszlai and Jones for that third midfield spot. The previous’s purpose within the first leg may simply give him the sting.
Fortress Anfield
Whether or not domestically or in Europe, Liverpool have been dominant this season, particularly at residence.
The Reds have solely misplaced three video games throughout all competitions in 2024/25 and solely a type of defeats has come at Anfield, 1-0 towards Nottingham Forest method again in mid-September. Since then, Slot’s aspect have performed 19 instances on their very own patch, profitable an unbelievable 17 instances, with attracts towards Manchester United and Fulham — each 2-2 — their solely setbacks.
PSG have been wonderful away in Ligue 1 this season, profitable 10 and drawing three of their 13 matches on the street. However within the Champions League, it’s been far more troublesome, with the Parisians shedding two of their 4 league part street matches, towards Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
When the going has obtained powerful on the street, PSG have didn’t hit the mark. They’ll actually nonetheless pose an enormous check for Liverpool, particularly given the type of Ousmane Dembele. However it’s very troublesome to foretell something aside from a Liverpool victory and development additional into the Champions League.