Storm Darragh allowed Liverpool to place their toes up on the weekend and so they may e book their place within the Champions League spherical of 16 with a victory on Tuesday night.
Arne Slot’s Reds face a Girona group at the moment ranked thirtieth within the league part desk by way of 5 video games. Whereas Liverpool are but to drop a degree in Europe this time period, Girona have mustered simply three factors and merely boast an outdoor likelihood of qualifying for the play-offs.
Saturday’s postponement means Slot is unlikely to rotate closely from final Wednesday’s draw at Newcastle, however the Dutch boss might be eager to supply rests to key stars forward of probably the most hectic interval within the Premier League calendar.
Here is how Liverpool may line up in opposition to Girona.
GK: Caomhin Kelleher – The Republic of Eire worldwide did not need to endure what would have undoubtedly been a long-ball Everton method within the robust gusts of Darragh on Saturday and is about to take pleasure in a reasonably serene outing on Tuesday.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – The Englishman’s plain high quality in possession helped Liverpool flip the tide on Tyneside final week and he ought to return to the beginning XI right here. Slot has been managing the full-back’s minutes fastidiously.
CB: Joe Gomez – Neither Gomez nor Jarell Quansah lined themselves in glory at Newcastle, however Gomez, for his efficiency in opposition to Man Metropolis, has a little bit extra credit score within the financial institution and is more likely to get the nod in Girona.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool’s key stabiliser is a shoo-in when obtainable, however Slot may supply his captain some respite if the Reds achieve a snug benefit.
LB: Andy Robertson – Lots might be requested of Robertson whereas Kostas Tsimikas is out. The Greece worldwide is poised to endure just a few extra weeks on the sidelines.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – The revelation on the base of Liverpool’s midfield has loved himself on this competitors up to now and has shortly established himself as a agency favorite of the brand new supervisor.
CM: Curtis Jones – Jones hasn’t been ubiquitous for the Reds this time period, however he sometimes impresses when given the possibility. The midfielder ought to stay within the group having scored within the draw with Newcastle.
RW: Mohamed Salah – There’s motion on the contract entrance, though Liverpool are but to strike an settlement with their talisman. Salah is on the forefront of the Reds’ present cost.
AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – The Hungarian’s energy was missed on Tyneside and he is a certain wager to return to the beginning XI with Alexis Mac Allister serving a one-game suspension.
LW: Cody Gakpo – The Dutch ahead lastly seems to be at full ease on Merseyside and has loved dwelling comforts this season. Solely two of his 9 targets have arrived away from Anfield this season, suggesting Girona haven’t got an excessive amount of to concern on Tuesday.
ST: Luis Diaz – Darwin Nunez merely is not getting the job accomplished and Slot has had success utilising Diaz up high. Count on the Colombian to get the nod in Girona.
