Liverpool’s 21-man squad for the journey to RB Leipzig has been confirmed, whereas one Reds teenager has signed his first skilled contract.
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Arne Slot‘s aspect are again in Champions League motion on Wednesday evening, heading to play an RB Leipzig aspect with back-to-back defeats to their title within the competitors.
Liverpool’s squad has now been confirmed, with a number of notable absentees not making the journey to Germany.
Sadly, Diogo Jota hasn’t made the reduce after failing to get better from the rib damage picked up within the first half in opposition to Chelsea.
In the meantime, Conor Bradley and Federico Chiesa – keep in mind him? – are additionally absent, becoming a member of Alisson and Harvey Elliott on the sidelines.
There are already worrying Naby Keita-like vibes about Chiesa’s lack of availability!
Liverpool’s travelling squad to play RB Leipzig
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Quansah, Konate, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Tsimikas, Robertson
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Gravenberch, Morton, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Diaz, Nunez
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Elsewhere within the soccer world in the present day
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- Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker are nonetheless out for Man Metropolis forward of their Champions League conflict at dwelling to Sparta Prague on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola has confirmed (BBC Sport)
- Jamie Carragher makes Metropolis favourites to win the Premier League title, however says they’re “weak to the counter-attack.” That Rodri damage does nonetheless really feel important! (Sky Sports activities)
- Talking of Carragher, he’s picked his England XI underneath Thomas Tuchel when the German takes cost. Fortunately, he’s included Trent in it! (Sky Sports activities)
- Barcelona‘s La Liga conflict with Atletico Madrid in December may very well be performed in Miami, with officers hoping that FIFA will approve it. Get within the bin! (BBC Sport)
Liverpool FC: On today
On today in 1981, Liverpool accomplished the signing of Steve Nicol from Ayr United, costing the membership £300,000.
The Scot would go on to turn out to be one of many biggest full-backs in Reds historical past, being able to shining on each flanks, in addition to in midfield.
Nicol completed his Liverpool profession with 468 appearances to his title, in addition to 46 targets and assists apiece, and likewise one European Cup, 4 league titles and three FA Cups.
Some followers of a sure classic could even embrace Nicol in an all-time Reds XI at right-back or left-back, such was his brilliance.
It’s only a disgrace that he’s now identified to the youthful technology as a shouty pundit with wild opinions!
