SAL vs LIV Dream11 Match Prediction: Things are likely to get interesting when Liverpool takes on Red Bull Salzburg in Austria as both sides look to snatch a win in order to solidify their stance of making it into the Round of 16 in the Champions League.
The defending champions are currently at the top of Group E with 10 points, however, Napoli is just a point below them, while, Salzburg is three points away from Klopp’s side and a big win at home could propel them to the top.
Liverpool was on the receiving end of a 1-1 draw against Napoli and would be kicking themselves to not get all three points at Anfield. Whereas, Salzburg registered a thumping 4-1 win against Genk to keep their hopes alive in the elite European competition.
Match Details
Date- Tuesday, December 10 | Kick-Off- 11:25 PM (IST) | Venue- Red Bull Arena Salzburg
Red Bull Salzberg
Wonderkid Erik Braut Haaland has been turning a lot of heads through his prolific goalscoring form and should be expected to lead the line of attack alongside Patson Daka. Meanwhile, Hwang Hee-Chan and Takumi Minamino got their names on the scoresheet at Anfield on the reverse fixture and could once against feature for the hosts.
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp did confirm that Dejan Lovren sustained a cramp in the 3-0 win over Bournemouth and is in doubt to start in mid-week. Gerorgiono Wijnaldum and Adam Lallana were also on the sidelines in the previous game but could be back in the starting eleven against Salzburg. Joe Gomez and Virgil Van Dijk could be the centre-back pairings, as Joel Matip remains ruled out due to injury. Sadio Mane was given a break versus Bournemouth but should be back to accompany Salah and Firmino.
Red Bull Salzburg- Stankovic; Kristensen, Onguene, Wober, Ulmer; Mwepu, Junuzovic, Szoboszlai, Minamino; Daka, Haaland
Liverpool- Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Lallana, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Erik Haaland has bagged 28 goals in 21 appearances this season, which includes eight goals from five Champions League games for Salzburg in the ongoing campaign. The 19-year-old is an indefinite threat in attack.
Sadio Mane has been in quality form for Liverpool this season. The Senegal international has 11 goals and four assists from 19 appearances in the Premier League and Champions League combined.
Patson Daka has been effective in the forward line as well for Salzburg. Daka has bagged 13 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga while also bagging a goal in the Champions League this season.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is enjoying his time playing at wing-back for Liverpool and how. The 26-year-old has three goals from three appearances in the Champions League while also having a goal and six assists in the Premier League.
The last time the two teams squared off at Anfield it was a high scoring thriller as Liverpool just managed to edge a 4-3 win towards the end. However, Salzburg at home could be one of the most challenging fixtures for Jurgen Klopp and a win could be expected from the hosts this time around.
Goalkeeper- A Becker
Defenders- T Alexander-Arnold, R Kristensen, J Onguene
Midfielders- G Wijnaldum, E Mwepu, T Minamino, S Mane
Forwards- R Firmino, P Daka, E Haaland
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