Liverpool is set to face PSG at Anfield tonight in the return leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup. Arne Slot’s team holds a narrow aggregate lead thanks to Harvey Elliott’s late goal in the first leg at Parc des Princes. The manager has urged his players to increase their intensity and energy levels, aiming to avoid a repeat of their first-leg performance where PSG dominated. Liverpool were fortunate to escape thanks to an exceptional performance from goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
In contrast to PSG’s coach Luis Enrique, Slot is expected to make changes to Liverpool’s starting lineup. Dominik Szoboszlai has been feeling fatigued recently and is likely to start on the bench. Elliott is expected to take his place in midfield, alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz are confirmed starters in attack. Darwin Núñez is anticipated to complete the front three. Núñez played a key role in the first leg, assisting Elliott’s goal, and also contributed to two goals against Southampton this past weekend.
Five Liverpool players – Mac Allister, Elliott, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, and Andy Robertson – are at risk of suspension for the first leg of the quarter-finals if they receive a yellow card in tonight’s match.
Liverpool Likely Line-up v PSG
Alisson Becker; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Harvey Elliott, Luis Díaz; Darwin Núñez.