Are Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC at their best when their backs are against the wall? Do they thrive under pressure? I guess we’ll see now that have work to do in order to join their English brethren Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United in qualifying through to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
The Reds are on to the road leg of their round of 16 tie with Bayern Munich, with the home leg having resulted in a goalless draw. Let’s take a look at who Klopp may select in his first team Wednesday night, as the Merseyside club look to move closer towards securing that first piece of silverware won during the German’s regime at Anfield.
Klopp may have some selection issues to deal with in the back, but overall his unit is doing okay from a fitness stand point.
The Bank Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Burnley FC (4-3-3)
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
Midfielders: Naby Keita, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson
Back line: Andrew Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Liverpool FC at Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League Round of 16 (Aggregate 0-0) FYIs
Kickoff: Wednesday, March 13, 8PM local, Allianz Arena
Injury Report for both teams: go to this link
Odds to qualify via Betfair: Liverpool 4/5, Bayern Munich 10/11
Google Result Probability: Bayern Munich win 45% Draw 27% Liverpool win 28%
Prediction: Bayern Munich 1, Liverpool 1
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