After a goalless stalemate at Anfield, everything is to play for when Liverpool and Bayern Munich take the field at the Allianz Arena in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie.
The Reds returned to winning ways in the league on Sunday against Burnley, reducing the gap to one point at the top. While the Bavarians seem to have rediscovered their top form and now are leading the Bundesliga on goal difference.
Looking back at the first leg, the German side were a bit pragmatic and conscious of the fact that Liverpool are very in transitional play.
However, being the home team, the onus will be on them to take the game to Jurgen Klopp’s men, with the support from the fans behind them.
On the other hand, Liverpool would ideally prefer this to be an open game, because they have the pace and transitional prowess to hurt Bayern on the counter.
All in all, a fascinating game is on the cards.
In terms of injury issues, the English side will be without Naby Keita, who has a minor niggle, while Dejan Lovren is available.
Here’s how Klopp may line his team up:
Comments.
Loading comments…