Liverpool vs. Inter Milan predicted starting xi; Preview, team news, injury update, suspension and kickoff

Liverpool vs. Inter Milan predicted starting xi; Preview, team news, injury update, suspension and kickoff

Champions League Last-16 Second Leg | Anfield

Liverpool Fc have an important misson to complete on Tuesday night to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with the reds boss Jurgen Klopp has a wide range of options in order to get the job done.

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Liverpool have been on an astonishing form, winning 12 matches on the spin and now the chance to take a step closer in the Champions League awaits.

Liverpool secured an all-important 2-0 victory over Inter Milan in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tie. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

The reds already have a 2-0 advantage up on their sleeves from the first leg at San siro but will know not to rest on their laurels against a fierce side who are competing for the Serie A title.

And the manager could look to make a number of tweaks from the weekend to reach the last eight, with the squad in a healthy position heading into the clash.

Team News

With three notable absentees on Saturday, The reds boss Jurgen Klopp offered a welcoming update ahead of Inter’s visit:

Joel Matip, Thiago and Roberto Firmino all trained on Sunday ahead of the return leg of the champions league round of 16.

Decision still to be made on if Firmino needs more intense training first and no new injury concerns and suspension to speak of

Liverpool’s XI vs. Inter

Another big night and more decisions for Klopp to make as he balances the rotation of his side in line with getting the job done.

Matip’s return from illness helps do just that in the backline, while Thiago‘s presence offers further options to the midfield which the five substitution rule assists with deeper into the game.

Diogo jota scores for the reds (photo by Getty images)

There is plenty for Klopp to consider and a couple of tweaks from the weekend could be in order:

Matip returns in place of Konate, backline otherwise unchanged

Fabinho, Henderson and Keita retained as midfield trio.

While Jota makes his return to the XI alongside Salah and Mane

Liverpool FC predicted starting xi vs Inter Milan;

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Keita; Salah, Jota, Mane

inter Milan predicted starting xi;

Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni – Dumfries, Vidal, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Gosens – Dzeko, Martinez

kick off

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 8pm (GMT)

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