We take a look at how Liverpool could start against Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Liverpool travel to the Netherlands after a shock defeat in Nottingham on Saturday. The Anfield outfit lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest, a result which leaves them eighth in the Premier League, 12 points off leaders Arsenal.
Despite their mixed form in domestic competition, they only need one point from their last two Group A matches to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League. Tonight’s clash with Ajax will be only the second ever time the Reds head to the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Ajax made it three Eredivisie wins on the bounce on Saturday, with a 4-1 victory over RKC Waalwijk. The league leaders need a win against Liverpool and will head out of the Champions League if they fail to collect the three points.
“After our start in the group stage, it was not that people thought it was likely this can happen, but it happened and now we have to try to close it for us, the group, and that’s what we’re here for.”
“In the end it’s about the points. We have to believe we can do it and show healthy courage and aggression. We will do everything we can to win until the end. If we have to be satisfied with a point, then that’s what we will have to do. But we want to go for the win for as long as possible.”
- Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in 14 of their last 17 matches (Champions League).
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Ajax’s last 10 games (Champions League).
- Ajax have lost their last 3 matches (Champions League).
- Liverpool have won their last 3 matches (Champions League).
- Ajax have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Champions League).
Joel Matip will miss out, while defender Ibrahima Konaté is available. Jurgen Klopp could opt for a back four of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson.
Thiago Alcántara is out with a knock, meaning Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Harvey Elliott could be the midfield three in Amsterdam.
Forwards Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota have been sidelined until after the World Cup. Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez could lead the line for the Reds in Matchday 5 on Wednesday.
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Elliott; Firmino, Núñez, Salah.
firMINO1
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Klopp naby, Ox, Jones, Elliot, Milner , Henderson has to go please
Sometimes you guys are funny. Salah was my man of the match not Elliot always taking the ball back and putting defenders at risk. They are just trying to push the English boys in no matter their performance. Players are not creative because they are young bro, creativity is what Thiago does no Elliot.
Shamie14
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Klopp naby, Ox, Jones, Elliot, Milner , Henderson has to go please
so all was at the fault of Elliot...who was considered Man of the Match..let us give the lad change bcuz he brings creativity to our aging midfield...
firMINO1
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You saw the quality of Elliot...he is a living mover of the ball and he is an explosive winger
I saw nothing bro .. did you observer how he takes the ball back all the time? Ajax played most of the ball they just weren’t clinical in their finishing. We did nothing in the midfield, they were just chasing shadows. You think Napoli will miss such chances bro? Our midfield isn’t functioning
Shamie14
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Klopp naby, Ox, Jones, Elliot, Milner , Henderson has to go please
You saw the quality of Elliot...he is a living mover of the ball and he is an explosive winger
Bossmandeddy
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Go where fr God sake... Look at the potential of Jones and Elliot
don't mine him sha......he's not a liverpool fan.
firMINO1
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Go where fr God sake... Look at the potential of Jones and Elliot
People like you kill LFC. Your comment shows that your either trolling LFC or you’re a new supporter of LFC. Do you know how long klopp has given them both chances to prove themselves ? Cavalho is far better than both of them combined. just hope you’re not one of “those” English guys.
Tawbcelnr
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This is enough for our Liverpool today guys
Cuobdilnot
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I always cry. when I see Jones on field that player deserve to go to Sunderland
Jones he is a good player, just a matter of fitness
Shamie14
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Klopp naby, Ox, Jones, Elliot, Milner , Henderson has to go please
Go where fr God sake... Look at the potential of Jones and Elliot
firMINO1
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Eliot is one of the most creative players we have, he can't be dropped
Lol 😂… what do you watch ? Basketball 🏀?? The guy is always taking the ball backwards, breaking our counter attacks . He’s the reason Salah can’t score much because he’s unable to move the ball forward . If he starts today watch his game well and come back to comment. He’s just like Henderson”now” it takes them 2 months to put in an effort once.
firMINO1
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Klopp naby, Ox, Jones, Elliot, Milner , Henderson has to go please
Vucckpst
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Please drop Eliot for the start and bring in Alex for the first half and bring in either jones or Harvey in the second half
No Jones please 😅 that kid is trash 🚮
Vucckpst
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i prefer this line up in our todays match.
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Nunez won’t be able to play there yes he has the pace but his dribbling is purely awful he will be taking the ball over the line continuously
Vucckpst
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Don’t give Jones a nod please please 😅 the kid knows nothing
Wuabdluyz
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I always cry. when I see Jones on field that player deserve to go to Sunderland
Teddymiles
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Better
Drfos21
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Last time Thiago was suffering from ear infection and now a knock again, next week he’s going to be suffering from hamstring and so on just same category with the idiots we have keita and Arthur. Bullshit players that needs to be abandoned and let’s terminate their contract because they’re just wasting our funds and they’re dead resources.
Nucmprsy
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if it start like that is okay
Drfos21
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Thunder will strike Thiago. What a waste of money. The guy is just a bunch of shit and fucking useless and worthless. He doesn’t deserve to be a Liverpool player because I don’t see that quality of a Liverpool player in him. We need good midfielders not Elliot that’s supposed to be playing in division 2. Fabinho too is worthless. If we are starting with those midfielders then expect Ajax coming out as the winner 💯 %. We Liverpool fans have already lost our hope and believe in JK and his bunch of shit team of players. We need rich owners.
YoungRB
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i prefer this line up in our todays match.
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perfect 🥰
Fetbeilnp
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klop hear me very well. if you wants to win the match today. don't dream of playing stupid Gomez at the back. please those who can reach klop should pass this message for him.
yeyaemortz
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Eliot is good
cyrilstovar
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i prefer this line up in our todays match.
Liverpoolforever9
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how come Thiago always injured 🤣
licarstu
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Please remove gomes and put konate. And let us rest
tesdkopsyz
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Elliot is right now out best middie after Alcantara. He's come of age and must play
Cacekmnos
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Please drop Eliot for the start and bring in Alex for the first half and bring in either jones or Harvey in the second half
Eliot is one of the most creative players we have, he can't be dropped
Zaubcdikty
3
Liverpool gool
Badhur
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Please drop Eliot for the start and bring in Alex for the first half and bring in either jones or Harvey in the second half