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 Major LFC Headline
The Reds make a welcome return to the Champions League on Tuesday night time, which feels much more thrilling than the Europa League final yr!
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 3 times away to Milan prior to now, which bodes properly.
There’s no Harvey Elliott attributable to damage, 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 complete video might be out there 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
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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 is just not amused
- Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas is ready for a fourth supervisor in 5 months after the sacking of Stoke supervisor Steven Schumacher. Not precisely preferrred in relation to him settling at one other membership this season
- Liverpool have been robbed of the possibility of a Divock Origi reunion towards Milan, attributable to 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 may make manner 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 now
- 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 obtained underway on Monday. Right here’s hoping a call is made sooner moderately than later
- Aston Villa‘s European Cup-winning legend Gary Shaw has sadly handed away on the age of simply 63 after struggling a critical fall. We ship our greatest needs to his family and friends
- Want your soccer repair this night? It’s an A-Record affair in League One, as Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham go to Tom Brady’s Birmingham
Liverpool FC: On this present day
On this present day in 2008, Liverpool received 2-1 away to Marseille within the Champions League, which was notable for one second of genius.
Steven Gerrard scored one in every of his best targets that night time, whipping an outrageous end into the highest nook to provide the Reds the lead.
The Liverpool legend doubled the benefit from the penalty spot earlier than half-time, with Rafa Benitez’s facet overcoming a Marseille fightback.
This was Gerrard on the absolute peak of his powers, scoring 24 targets and registering 12 assists that season.
