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As Liverpool's formidable season charges forward, their focus shifts towards the Europa League, where they embark on a crucial last-16 clash against Sparta Prague.Β
Jurgen Klopp's pre-season commitment to take this competition seriously has not wavered, and the Reds have lived up to that promise with an impressive journey through the group stages.Β
Now, as they prepare to face Sparta Prague in the first leg of this pivotal tie, Liverpool find themselves in a position of strength, riding high on their recent Carabao Cup triumph and sitting comfortably atop the Premier League table.Β
With momentum firmly on their side, Klopp's side is poised to pursue yet another trophy before the German manager bids farewell.
Liverpool's recent form and their motivation to secure a positive result could see them score lots of goals.
The betting tip is...
Liverpool to win with a handicap of -1 or -1.5
64 %
36 %
As Sparta Prague prepares to host Liverpool in the Europa League last 16 opener, they find themselves relatively unscathed by injury concerns compared to their English counterparts. However, the absence of midfield duo Jakub Pesek and David Pavelka due to injuries will still be felt.
In a stroke of luck, Angelo Preciado's suspension from the recent goalless draw against local rivals Slavia Prague won't carry over into the Europa League clash against Liverpool. Despite his sending off, Sparta will have their full complement of players available for selection, barring the aforementioned injuries.
This relatively healthy squad bodes well for Sparta Prague as they aim to make an impact against a formidable Liverpool side. With key players ready and available, Sparta will look to capitalize on their home advantage and put forth a strong challenge in this crucial European encounter.
Strongest team to be fielded by the manager.
Predicted Lineup: Vojtech Vorel (GK), Filip Panak, Asger Sorensen, Ladislav Krejci, Angelo Preciado, Qazim Laci, Kaan Kairinen, Matej Rynes, Victor Olatunji, Veljko Birmancevic, Indrit Tuci.
As Liverpool gears up for their Europa League clash against Sparta Prague, they continue to navigate through a series of injury concerns.
Β While the return of Darwin Nunez provided a significant boost during their recent victory over Nottingham Forest, manager Jurgen Klopp still finds himself without several key players. Mohamed Salah's availability remains uncertain, with reports suggesting he's on the brink of readiness.Β
However, the absence of Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota will certainly be felt.
With an eye on the upcoming Premier League showdown against Manchester City, Klopp is expected to shuffle his lineup, potentially giving opportunities to the young talents who showcased their abilities during the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.Β
This rotation strategy not only serves to manage the workload of key players but also allows the emerging talents within the squad to gain valuable experience on the European stage.Β
Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota will definitely miss out.
Predicted Lineup: Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, McConnell, Clark; Gordon, Gakpo, Diaz.
Despite missing some key players, Liverpool's depth and quality should still shine through in this encounter. Sparta Prague may put up a strong fight, especially at home, but Liverpool's experience and talent, even with some rotation, should see them through to a narrow victory in the first leg of this Europa League clash.
