Liverpool Team News: Here is how the Reds could lineup against Barcelona at Nou Camp on Wednesday.
Liverpool will face off Barcelona in the Champions League for the first time in 12 years at Nou Camp on Wednesday. The Reds have been the best side against the Blaugrana in this fixture, but very rarely does the history have an impact on these situations. Liverpool are undefeated at Camp Nou and Lionel Messi has scored against every other English club other than the Reds in this competition.
ONE. DAY. TO. GO.
🔜 @FCBarcelona #UCL pic.twitter.com/DUd1R1vh7F
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2019
FC Barcelona clinched their La Liga title following a 1-0 win over Levante at Nou Camp on Saturday. The Blaugrana have been breezing past opponents and they will face a severe test against Liverpool, who are looking threatening to their hopes of lifting the Champions League. Having already qualified for the Copa Del Rey finals, Ernesto Valverde’s side are desperate to complete a treble in his managerial career for the first time. They beat Lyon and Manchester United in the previous rounds to qualify for the last four of the Champions League.
Liverpool struggled to find their old mojo during the kickstart of this year, but they have built their game with patience and build the momentum. Jurgen Klopp’s side have won ten games on a bounce as they enter the crucial phase of the season which would determine their achievements this campaign. They do not have the destiny in their hands for the Premier League and will be raring to come out on top against FC Barcelona in the European competition. They beat Bayern Munich and FC Porto in the knockout rounds to progress to the Semifinals.
We shall look at Liverpool’s team news and predicted lineup against FC Barcelona.
Team News
Roberto Firmino will hope to take some part in training today as he seeks to prove his fitness following a groin problem.
Firmino wants to play after missing the Huddersfield game with a small tear to a muscle and Klopp must weigh up the risks, says Paul Joyce. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/VqFsLpB2pF
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) April 30, 2019
The presence of their striker Roberto Firmino is not yet known, but rumours are circulating that the Brazilian’s inclusion in the squad for the away trip to Barcelona after suffering a small tear in his groin. The Liverpool forward is hoping to train and prove his fitness ahead of the titanic clash.
Fabinho, who suffered a head injury when he was in action against Cardiff City was forced to sit out on Friday night at Anfield. The midfielder is expected to be reinstated in the squad, although his inclusion in the starting lineup is questionable.
Jurgen Klopp’s midfield conundrum for Barca showdown and why Naby Keita is likely to miss out. #LFC https://t.co/9AnBww1LH9
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) April 29, 2019
According to the Liverpool Echo, Naby Keita will be pushed down to the bench by James Milner, whilst Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum are anticipated to keep their place in the starting lineup.
PREDICTED LINEUP
LIVERPOOL: Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Gini Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino.
