Arne Slot will likely name an unchanged starting lineup when Liverpool take on Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
PSG are in sensational form right now, and they are coming into the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie with Liverpool on the back of six comprehensive victories. However, the Reds were the best team in the opening phase, and they are undoubtedly the best team in the Premier League this season.
Meanwhile, Arne Slot will be bereft of the services of three first-team players. While Conor Bradley is recovering from a knock, Joe Gomez is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Tyler Morton has a shoulder injury.
Other than that, Cody Gakpo has a knock and the Netherlands international will be assessed closer to kick-off. Slove provided a fitness update on his compatriot during his pre-match press conference.
“He was close to being ready to play again, but unfortunately yesterday I think it was, he had to block a shot so he felt a bit of pain again,” said Arne Slot before adding, “We took him with us to judge how he is tomorrow, if he can be part of the squad, yes or no. But it will be a close call.”
Liverpool are set to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on Wednesday, with Alisson Becker in goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will start as the full-backs, and they will look to help out at both ends of the pitch. Ibrahima Konate will form the central defensive partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk.
As for the midfield unit, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will start in the double pivot, and they will add defensive cover and control to the side. Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai will look to create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates from the no. 10 role.
Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will add creativity and goals from the wide areas. Finally, Diogo Jota will lead the line for Liverpool against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. So, Darwin Nunez will be a backup option on the bench.
Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
