Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side will be looking to secure their spot in the Champions League last-16 when they face off against Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli on Wednesday.
The defending European champions will confirm top spot in Group E with a win over the Serie A giants but will also be able to book a place in the last-16 depending on how the other results pan out.
The Premier League table-toppers look to be in ruthless form this season and have are yet to lose a game in the English top-flight, however, the only defeat that Klopp’s team has suffered this term was against Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo last month. Qualification for the first knockout round will be secured if Liverpool overcomes the Partenopei or if Red Bull Salzburg does not beat Genk. Jurgen Klopp’s men will clinch top spot in the group with a game to spare if they win at Anfield tomorrow night.
The hosts were massively boosted by the return of left-back Andy Robertson after an ankle injury against Crystal Palace, while Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah was an unused substitute. Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino’s winning goal meant that Klopp did not have to risk Salah at Selhurst Park giving him more recovery time for the Champions League clash.
Cameroonian central defender Joel Matip is still recovering from a knee issue and Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri did not feature in the matchday squad at the weekend despite returning to training in the aftermath of a calf problem.
English right-back Nathaniel Clyne remains a long-term absentee, while Fabinho’s suspension for five yellow cards only applies to the domestic competition which means that Brazilian could start this encounter.
The visitors have a massive injury blow as key goalscorer Lorenzo Insigne is out with an elbow problem which will force him to miss the game at Anfield.
Predicted Starting Eleven For Liverpool – Alisson, Arnold Van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Fabinho, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
