Liverpool face Spanish opposition for consecutive Champions League games when they visit Girona on Tuesday evening.
The Reds sit top of the Champions League standings and are the only team to win all five of their European games this campaign.
Girona lie three points outside of the playoffs after only one win in the competition this season. The Spanish club are set to be without Venezuelan midfielder Yangel Herrera and Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsigankov.
Liverpool have been boosted by the returns of Alisson and Diogo Jota to group training after respective spells out injured. However, tonight’s game is thought to come too soon for the pair and Federico Chiesa also misses out due to illness.
Alexis Mac Allister is suspended after the Argentine picked up his third booking in Europe against Real Madrid.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 10, 2024
Girona vs Liverpool – Match preview and team news
Form
Girona: WLDDL
At the weekend, Michel’s side couldn’t replicate what Liverpool did a fortnight ago as they were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid.
That result means they haven’t won for four games, a run that includes being knocked out on penalties in the Copa del Rey to fourth-tier side Logrones.
Their performances in their maiden Champions League campaign suggest a premature exit is on the cards, with their win against Slovan Bratislava their only points on the board.
Welcome to Girona, @LFC 👋 pic.twitter.com/QfIJOU3BXg
— Girona FC (@GironaFC_Engl) December 9, 2024
Last time out, they suffered a heavy blow as they narrowly lost to previously winless Sturm Graz.
However, only three points separate them from 24th-place Real Madrid, who currently occupy the last playoff spot.
Las Blanquivermells have several former Premier League players in their squad, including Arnaut Danjuma, Donny van de Beek and Daley Blind.
Liverpool: WWWWD
The Reds have had a full week to prepare after their Merseyside Derby against Everton was postponed on Saturday due to safety concerns amid Storm Darragh.
Arne Slot’s team have been impregnable in the Champions League this term, with maximum points from five games.
During those matches, the Merseyside-based club have only conceded one goal – which game in the third minute of their opening match against AC Milan.
Since then they have kept clean sheets at home to Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Bologna, with their goal also not breached away to RB Leipzig.
Last Meeting: N/A
This will be the first time Liverpool play Girona.
Predicted Lineups
Girona: Gazzaniga; Martinez, Lopez, Blind, Gutiérrez; Martin, Romeu; Asprilla, Van de Beek, Gil, Danjuma.
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
Who is the referee?
French referee Benoît Bastien will be the match official. He will be assisted by Hicham Zakrani and Aurélien Berthomieu while Thomas Leonard will be the fourth official. The VAR will be Benoît Millot and he will be assisted by Willy Delajod.
What channel will Girona vs Liverpool be on?
Girona vs Liverpool will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi will be at 17:45 GMT on Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Odds
Girona – 11/2
Draw – 15/4
Liverpool – 9/20
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