The Premier League title race takes an evening off as Liverpool flip their consideration to their Europa League quarter-final first leg towards Atalanta.
It has been a frantic few months for Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss. Relentless vital fixtures have meant little time to relaxation the senior gamers who’re match.
Of the remaining matches left, this sport represents his solely actual probability to rotate a few his first-choice midfielders, with a second leg to make things better if obligatory.
With Atalanta having knocked out Sporting within the earlier spherical, although, the Reds’ qualification isn’t a foregone conclusion and the gamers might want to to be at full depth come kick-off.
Right here’s how Liverpool might line up.
Crew information
Right here’s what Klopp revealed in his press convention:
Jota and Alexander-Arnold “seemed superb” in “correct coaching” on Tuesday
Coy on the duo enjoying vs. Atalanta, however didn’t rule it out
Alisson “is on the way in which again” – possible wants extra time earlier than return
“Is sensible” for Bajcetic to have a sport with the U21s first – might be Friday vs. Man United
Liverpool’s XI vs. Atalanta
Because of the frequency of video games in the mean time, Klopp will possible rotate just a few names however maintain the core of his group sturdy.
Among the many incomers must be Harvey Elliott, who impressed off the bench at Previous Trafford and gave the pre-match press convention on Wednesday.
Joe Gomez might be one other that is available in, given Conor Bradley has began all three video games because the worldwide break and Andy Robertson is now offering width on the left.
Right here is how Liverpool will possible line up vs. Atalanta:
That is how Liverpool would line up:
Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Elliott, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Another choice in assault is to relaxation Luis Diaz and put Gakpo on the left, permitting Nunez to stay by means of the center.
Whereas we must wait a bit of longer for Jota and Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones might characteristic towards Atalanta, having come off the bench twice within the final week.
Klopp may be in two minds about resting his most in-form participant, however Liverpool might in all probability make do with Jones enjoying as a substitute of Mac Allister for this one.
Gomez performs right-back for the twenty first time this season
Elliott and Jones begin first sport collectively since January 21, in 4-0 Bournemouth win
Robertson retains his beginning spot with Gomez coming inside from reverse flank
Right here’s how this alternate group would look:
Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Elliott, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
With the likes of Gianluca Scamacca, Aleksei Miranchuk and Ademola Lookman all in a position to trigger issues, Liverpool might want to guarantee they’re at full focus defensively to maintain Atalanta out.
Given the character of a probably hostile return leg at a compact Stadio di Bergamo, the Reds would a lot want to be heading on the market with at the very least a targets benefit.
