Liverpool’s squad for his or her journey to AC Milan has been confirmed and Virgil van Dijk has thrown down a proverbial gauntlet to his teammates.
Immediately’s Essential LFC Headline
The Reds make a welcome return to the Champions League on Tuesday evening, which feels much more thrilling than the Europa League final 12 months!
Arne Slot‘s 23-man squad for the journey to the San Siro has now been confirmed, with Federico Chiesa amongst these included.
The Italian has scored thrice away to Milan previously, which bodes properly.
There’s no Harvey Elliott resulting from harm, however the 21-year-old is the one high-profile absentee for Liverpool.
A reminder that Slot’s press convention is at 6.30pm (BST) on Monday night – the total video will probably be accessible on This Is Anfield‘s YouTube.
Liverpool’s travelling squad to Milan
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Jaros
Defenders: Konate, Van Dijk, Quansah, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Tsimikas, Bradley
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Endo, Morton
Forwards: Salah, Chiesa, Jota, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo
Immediately’s Liverpool FC Information
- A annoyed Van Dijk has insisted that Liverpool “want the entire squad” to carry out after their “unacceptable” defeat to Nottingham Forest. The skipper just isn’t amused
- Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas is set for a fourth supervisor in 5 months after the sacking of Stoke supervisor Steven Schumacher. Not precisely very best with regards to him settling at one other membership this season
- Liverpool have been robbed of the possibility of a Divock Origi reunion in opposition to Milan, resulting from him being demoted to the reserves. It’s been an actual fall from grace for the Reds cult hero!
Extra from This Is Anfield
- OPINION: Three Liverpool gamers Slot ought to begin and three he ought to relaxation vs. Milan, by Bence Bocsak
- TRAINING PHOTOS: 15 pics from Liverpool’s coaching as Reds put together for six doable milestones, together with Van Dijk’s fiftieth European outing for the Reds
- Liverpool beginning lineup choices vs. Milan – will Slot rotate and who might make method after Forest?
- Questioning why Milan vs. Liverpool is on Amazon Prime and never TNT Sports activities? The brand new Champions League TV deal has been defined right here!
Elsewhere within the soccer world right this moment
- Former Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren has accomplished a transfer to reigning Greek champions PAOK. Better of luck, Degsy!
- The listening to into Man Metropolis‘s 115 fees for alleged breaches of economic guidelines formally received underway on Monday. Right here’s hoping a choice is made sooner somewhat than later
- Aston Villa‘s European Cup-winning legend Gary Shaw has sadly handed away on the age of simply 63 after struggling a severe fall. We ship our greatest needs to his family and friends
- Want your soccer repair this night? It’s an A-Checklist affair in League One, as Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham go to Tom Brady’s Birmingham
Liverpool FC: On at the present time
On at the present time in 2008, Liverpool gained 2-1 away to Marseille within the Champions League, which was notable for one second of genius.
Steven Gerrard scored considered one of his best objectives that evening, whipping an outrageous end into the highest nook to offer the Reds the lead.
The Liverpool legend doubled the benefit from the penalty spot earlier than half-time, with Rafa Benitez’s aspect overcoming a Marseille fightback.
This was Gerrard on the absolute peak of his powers, scoring 24 objectives and registering 12 assists that season.
