As another crucial Champions League night approaches, Liverpool prepare to welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday — a match that could have major implications in the league phase.
Liverpool’s Injury Picture 📋
Arne Slot continues to navigate several fitness concerns. Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have all spent recent weeks on the treatment table, and none of them featured in Tuesday’s training session. The manager opted not to provide fresh updates during his press briefing, leaving their availability uncertain.
Giovanni Leoni remains a long-term absentee as he continues to recover from an ACL injury.
One player Slot did discuss, however, was Joe Gomez. The defender sat out last weekend’s match due to a knee issue, despite being named on the bench. Slot revealed that Gomez recently received an injection to manage the discomfort — a sign that he’s still not fully fit. Even so, he will be part of the squad for the PSV clash, though his training time has been limited.
Szoboszlai’s Role: Another Position Switch? 🔄
Dominik Szoboszlai started at right-back during the defeat to Nottingham Forest, and Slot confirmed that the Hungarian will once again feature on Wednesday. What he didn’t reveal is where Szoboszlai will play. With his versatility and Liverpool’s need for flexibility, he remains an option both at full-back and in midfield.
Slot praised his ability to attack from deep, noting that Szoboszlai contributed heavily down the right flank in that Forest game.
PSV Enter in Red-Hot Form 🔥
The Dutch giants arrive at Anfield in superb shape, unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing — a narrow 1-0 away win against NAC Breda — saw manager Peter Bosz stick with the same starting XI for the fifth consecutive match.
Bosz insisted his side must sharpen their ball retention and reduce unforced errors, especially under pressure. He expects Liverpool to press aggressively but says PSV will not abandon their attacking philosophy.
“We have to play our football, stay brave on the ball,” Bosz stressed. “This match will come down to which team sticks to their identity best.”
PSV will be without summer additions Alassane Plea and Ruben van Bommel, who remain sidelined. However, Bosz suggested that any minor knocks within the squad won’t deter his players when stepping onto the Anfield stage.
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Recent Lineups 🔎
Liverpool (0–3 vs Nottingham Forest):
Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Jones, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Isak, Gakpo.
PSV (1–0 vs NAC Breda):
Kovar, Dest, Schouten, Yarek, Salah-Eddine, Mauro Junior, Veerman, Saibari, Man, Til, Perisic.
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