Liverpool travel to Spain to face Girona in their final group-stage clash of the Champions League. The Reds, fresh off a domestic postponement due to severe weather conditions, are aiming to maintain their perfect European record this season.
Meanwhile, Girona will be looking for a morale-boosting performance despite a challenging debut campaign in the competition.
Liverpool have already secured progression and will look to rotate their squad given the injuries and suspensions they face.
Girona, on the other hand, are out of contention for knockout rounds and will be playing for pride in front of their home crowd.
With some key players missing due to injuries and form inconsistencies, Girona manager Michel faces several tough decisions. Right-back Arnau Martinez returns after suspension and will slot into the backline alongside David Lopez and Miguel Gutierrez. The absence of Viktor Tsygankov due to an adductor injury is a significant blow, which may see Arnaut Danjuma fill in on the flank.
Leading the attack will likely be veteran striker Cristhian Stuani, replacing the injured Bojan Miovski, who sprained his ankle in training. Expect Yangel Herrera to provide additional support from midfield, while Jhon Solis returns to fitness and offers an option off the bench.
Girona's recent form has been inconsistent, and they'll need to be solid defensively to avoid being overrun by Liverpool’s attack.
Gazzaniga; A Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, Gutierrez; Martin, Romeu; Asprilla, Van de Beek, Danjuma; Stuani
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has several absentees to consider, with Alexis Mac Allister serving a suspension and injuries sidelining Diogo Jota, Ibrahima Konate, and Kostas Tsimikas.
The good news is the return of goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who is expected to start after a two-month injury layoff.
In midfield, Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch are likely to form a double pivot. Up front, Mohamed Salah will continue to spearhead the attack, flanked by Dominik Szoboszlai and Luis Diaz, with Cody Gakpo leading the line.
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo
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