Despite Villarreal's best defensive efforts at Anfield, Unai Emery's charges are facing an uphill battle in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Liverpool, with the Spanish side trailing 2-0.
The abolition of the away goals rule gives Villarreal some hope, as they only need to win 2-0 in order to force extra time, despite how difficult it may be to envisage this Liverpool side conceding two goals in a single match to any opponent other than Manchester City.
Roberto Firmino missed the weekend trip to Newcastle United and is still facing a run against time in order to proof his fitness after a minor foot injury.
Jurgen Klopp has no such other fitness worries and will instead perhaps look to rest some players for the Premier League run-in, as the Reds battle to win a famous quadruple.
Alberto Moreno is the one long-term absence for Villarreal ahead of Tuesday's match, while star forward Gerard Moreno remains a doubt after missing the first leg last week.
Villarreal vs Liverpool predicted line-ups
Villarreal's predicted line-up (4-4-1-1): Geronimo Rulli; Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres, Pervis Estupinan; Samu Chukwueze, Etienne Capoue, Dani Parejo, Manu Trigueros; Giovani Lo Celso; Arnaut Danjuma.
Liverpool's predicted line-up (4-3-3): Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara; Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz.
When does Villarreal vs Liverpool start?
This Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg between Villarreal and Liverpool kicks off at 21:00 CET, the local time in Spain. For those living in the UK, this will mean the match kicks off at 20:00 BST. American viewers in the US will be able to watch the match at 15:00 ET/12:00 PT.
Where to watch Villarreal vs Liverpool?
For those living in the USA, you can watch the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Villarreal and Liverpool on CBS Sports Network. For those living in the UK the match will be broadcast live on BT Sport.
Vezonic22
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Your prayer isn’t working so think about something else
Read well yah 🤓 before commenting...smdh
dimakuyz
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i think this is the best line up if klopp accept
Tubilmoptz
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I pray Klopp uses this lineup tomorrow
sumh24
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Hopefully main team gets enough rest but we'll need the defense to be solid. Fabinho nd dijk much needed
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your idea was good but I don't think is good enough we need every first ×I player in that match @vjindia
benbelmpry
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my best leven
Lodcdrty
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even Allison could be rested for Kelleher.
vjIndia
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Put Jones in for Milli Jota for Elliot
I guess jota needs some rest too.. Elliot nd minamino can cover up nd kp the attack goin...if firmino was fit i wud want him to start. Besides our defence need to be up to the mark while keeping in mind the press nd attack nd needs to goin as Liverpool dnt sit back nd Park whethr dey need to score to win or not the attack kps goin
Lodcdrty
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replace Jones in Milner place.
tonciklost
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2 nil for the boys
canilors
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I don't think van dijk is going to play in the second leg because he pick up a yellow card in the first leg
emotional damage
YNWApool
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Hopefully main team gets enough rest but we'll need the defense to be solid. Fabinho nd dijk much needed
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Put Jones in for Milli Jota for Elliot
YNWApool
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Let's see if Villarreal able to sink Liverpool with 3+ goals. Doubt it!!
Your prayer isn’t working so think about something else
YNWApool
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Hopefully main team gets enough rest but we'll need the defense to be solid. Fabinho nd dijk much needed
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For what reason?
zitadmopyz
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Let's see if Villarreal able to sink Liverpool with 3+ goals. Doubt it!!
if they score two, thank the god of soccer.
johnnyben
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3 0.....You Never Walk Alone !!
vjIndia
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Hopefully main team gets enough rest but we'll need the defense to be solid. Fabinho nd dijk much needed
jazbdisuz
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I don't think van dijk is going to play in the second leg because he pick up a yellow card in the first leg
Hmmm, check your record on van dijk yellow card well before omitting him from the second leg.
wioaemprty
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draw liv2-2vil
F0stus101
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I don't think van dijk is going to play in the second leg because he pick up a yellow card in the first leg
Vezonic22
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Let's see if Villarreal able to sink Liverpool with 3+ goals. Doubt it!!