Predicted Liverpool XI to face Napoli in the Champions League
Liverpool continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League with a 4-0 demolition of Bournemouth on Saturday and the Reds have all to play for when they play host to Napoli for the final game of the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp’s men are currently 3rd in Group C and they will have their fate entirely in their own hands, knowing that a 1-0 victory would be enough to help them progress to the knockout stages.
The Reds lost 1-0 to Napoli away from home back in October and they will need to produce something special to see off the Italians at Anfield.
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Sadio Mane came off the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday but he should be fit enough to start on Tuesday night while Dejan Lovren is doubtful to feature in the Champions League tie.
Joe Gomez is already sidelined with a broken ankle while Dominic Solanke and Nathaniel Clyne are nursing minor injuries and are unlikely to play a part against Napoli. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a long-term absentee for the Reds.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Manager: Jurgen Klopp
Predicted XI
1. Alisson Becker (GK)
The Brazilian has been in good form in recent weeks and Liverpool will need another solid shift from him between the sticks in the Champions League tie.
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB)
The youngster did not feature against Bournemouth but he will be expected to return to the line-up o face Napoli.
3. Joel Matip (CB)
The Cameroonian had a decent game against Bournemouth and he should continue at the heart of the defence given that Lovren and Gomez are injured.
4. Virgil van Dijk (CB)
He has been a key figure at the back for Liverpool this season and the Reds will need him to be at the top of his game on Tuesday to keep Napoli at bay.
5. Andrew Robertson (LB)
The Scotsman has always been a lively presence down the left, contributing equally to both attack and defence.
6. Georginio Wujnaldum (CDM)
The Dutchman has been one of the pivots of Liverpool’s midfield this season and the Reds will need him to rise to the occasion on Tuesday.
7. Fabinho (CDM)
He looked a bit off the pace against Bournemouth but was spot on with his passing and distribution.
8. Xherdan Shaqiri (RW)
He continues to be one of the best bargains of the Premier League this season and Klopp should hand him a start against Napoli to add that cutting edge to the attack.
9. Sadio Mane (LW)
The Senegalese international recovered from a foot injury to come off the bench against Bournemouth but he should be fit enough to start on Tuesday.
10. Roberto Firmino (CAM)
He looked really sharp in the last game and Liverpool will need him to create those chances from a No.10 position against Napoli.
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11. Mohamed Salah (ST)
The Egyptian wizard will be in high spirits after netting a hat-trick against Bournemouth and the Reds will need him to fire on all cylinders to propel them to victory in the do or die game.
