Liverpool vs PSV: Confirmed Lineup and Match Preview
Liverpool travel to the Netherlands to face PSV Eindhoven in their final Champions League group-stage fixture and the lineup is confirmed, looking to finish at the top of the league phase.
Arne Slot’s team has already secured a place in the last 16, needing just a point to guarantee first place in the standings.
Match Context
Liverpool have been dominant in Europe this season, winning all seven of their Champions League matches so far. With a top-eight finish already confirmed, Slot could rotate his squad to keep key players fresh for upcoming domestic fixtures. Despite this, the Reds will aim to maintain their perfect European record.
PSV Eindhoven, on the other hand, still have work to do. While they are on the verge of securing a place in the knockout phase, they need a positive result to guarantee their position. Mathematically, they still have an outside chance of finishing in the top eight, but it remains unlikely.
Confirmed Lineup
Here is how Liverpool will line up against PSV Eindhoven tonight:
Liverpool: Kelleher, Endo, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Tsimikas, Robertson, McConnell, Danns, Quansah, Bradley.
Subs: Jaros, Davies, Kone-Doherty, Mabaya, Nallo, Morrison, Norris, Morton, Nyoni.
Key Absences and Tactical Setup
Liverpool will be without Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota due to injuries, while Joe Gomez has returned to training but remains doubtful for this match. With qualification secured, Slot may opt to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to players like Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, and Darwin Núñez.
PSV are missing Ryan Flamingo due to suspension, and they will also be without Sergiño Dest and Malik Tillman, both ruled out with injuries. Adamo Nagalo remains a doubt for the match. Liverpool will get a close look at Johan Bakayoko, the highly-rated Belgian winger linked with a move to Anfield.
What’s at Stake?
Liverpool only need a point to confirm their place at the top of the league phase table, ensuring a favorable draw in the knockout rounds. PSV, meanwhile, must avoid a heavy defeat to secure their place in the next phase, though an unexpected win could boost their chances of a top-eight finish.
Both sides may take a cautious approach, as neither needs to risk everything for a win, but Liverpool will want to keep their momentum going with another victory in Europe.
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