Liverpool will be searching for a strong response in the Champions League when they host Austrian champions Salzburg at Anfield on Wednesday.
The Reds got their title defence to a disappointing start, losing away to Napoli in their Group E opener.
Wednesday evening’s game against Salzburg will be the first European game at Anfield since Liverpool’s famous 4-0 semi-final win against Barcelona, and Jurgen Klopp and his team will be hopeful that the home advantage will be on their side as they look to take points off of the visitors.
Alisson still remains on the sidelines after picking up a calf injury in the opening day win over Norwich. The Brazil international is set to return to full training this week, but he will not be ready to feature against Salzburg.
“Training is going really well but it was a serious injury and we don’t want to take a chance,” said Klopp on Alisson on Tuesday.
“Tomorrow night, no chance and then we have to see for Leicester. [Manchester] United game, probably 100 per cent.”
Nathaniel Clyne has been on an extended injury layoff with a knee issue, while both Joel Matip and Xherdan Shaqiri are out of the squad.
Liverpool starting XI: Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
tar striker Erling Braut Haaland is on the bench due to illness, though coach Jesse Marsch stated that he was in contention.
“Erling is healthy and ready for tomorrow,” he said.
“The only decision for us is whether he is ready to start or to bring him off the bench.”
Salzburg will be boosted by the likes of Marin Pongracic and Hee-Chan Hwang who returned from an injury layoff during the victory over Austria Vienna over the weekend.
Antoine Bernede is unavailable for selection due to a broken shinbone picked up last week, while goalkeeper Alexander Walke has not featured this season due to a broken metatarsal.
Salzburg starting XI: Stankovic; Kristensen, Onguene, Wober, Ulmer; Szoboszlai, Junuzovic, Mwepu, Minamino; Hwang, Daka
In the UK, the match will be shown on BT Sport 3 and can be streamed via BT Sport Live.
| UK TV CHANNEL | ONLINE STREAM |
|---|---|
| BT Sport 3 | BT Sport Live |
