CONFIRMED lineups for Leipzig v Liverpool clash

Liverpool look to continue with their fairy tail start to their Champions League campaign after two wins from two games so far in the league-phase. The Reds have looked strong under new manager Arne Slot, who continues to silence his doubters, as critics feared that Liverpool would be doomed following the departure of Klopp. With convincing wins against Milan and Bologna, the current Premier League leaders sit in 10th position as they visit Germany to face RB Leipzig. Slot will aim to make it three wins in the tournament before the league crunch against Arsenal on Sunday.

RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are in the midst of a miserable start to the Champions League season. The German giants find themselves in 31th position with two consecutive losses from their first two games in the tournament. That said, it is imperative to recognise that their opponents were far more challenging than Liverpool's. With clashes Atletico and Juventus in matchday two and one, it can easily be said that the calendar was far from kind to Leipzig. Marco Rose's men will look to claim their first win against Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena.

Compared to other teams, Leipzig and Liverpool can consider themselves lucky in terms of the number of injuries. The Reds only count the absences of Alisson, Jota and Chiesa, while Raum, Seiwald and Ouedraogo are out for Rose's side.

Nevertheless, a big talking point ahead of the clash has been Jurgen Klopp, who now represents Liverpool's past and Leipzig not-so-distant future following his appointement as Red Bull - who owns Leipzig - head of football operations. Despite media talk, Leipzig striker Openda revealed that he hs "not talked to the other players about that," as they're solely focused on the Champions League at the moment.

RB Leipzig confirmed line up: Gulacsi (GK); Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Henrichs; Nusa, Vermeeren, Haidara,Openda; Simons; Sesko.

Liverpool confirmed line up: Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szobozlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.

 

October 23, 2024