Liverpool will host Villarreal at Anfield on Wednesday, April 27th, in what will be the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. In the preview, the English team is the clear favorite to win this first leg and also to qualify for the final of the tournament. Find out here the possible lineups for each team.
The red team arrives at this match with a tight schedule because they are fighting point by point for the Premier League title, precisely with the club managed by Pep Guardiola, a possible rival if they continue in the Champions League. However, they won't hold back against the Yellow Submarine; on the contrary, the best players will start from the beginning.
The coach Jürgen Klopp will not overestimate the Spanish team, since they have eliminated Juventus in the round of 16 and then got rid of Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals. That's why the German coach praised his opponent and stated that his players must be 100% focused and not overconfident.
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The German coach will be able to count on his best players, and that's why he will place Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Diogo Jota as the offensive trio. In the midfield, there will be Naby Keïta, Fabinho, and Thiago Alcántara, who is currently in a phenomenal moment and will lead the 'red' midfield. Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, and Robertson will be in the defensive line.
Villarreal, on the other hand, comes with some significant absences. Yéremy Pino will not play due to injury, as well as Gerard Moreno, their star forward. Finally, Coquelin is a doubt, and although he has trained normally and has not played some matches, they will wait until the last moment to know if he will start or not.
Liverpool vs. Villarreal: possible lineups
- Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Keita, Fabinho, Thiago Alcántara; Salah, Jota, and Mané. Coach: Jürgen Klopp.
- Villarreal: Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupiñán; Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin; Lo Celso, Alcacer, Danjuma. Coach: Unai Emery.