Liverpool will lock horns with Real Madrid at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Tuesday night as they look to grind out a positive result away at the Spanish capital. The Reds are currently enjoying a decent run of form as they have won their past three matches across all competitions while keeping three clean sheets in the process.
Jurgen Klopp has no fresh injury concerns but would be hoping that Andrew Robertson can get some much-needed rest and recover in time to put on a good show versus Los Blancos this week. The German head coach will ask his men to press the Madrid players high up the field so that they can expose the Spanish side’s defensive weaknesses on the counter.
Here are three things the Liverpool boss should do to ensure that his players can get a win versus Los Blancos in midweek.
Reinstate Wijnaldum Back In Central Midfield
Wijnaldum was rested last weekend, so he should be fresh for this European showdown in midweek. The Dutch midfielder should be given the nod to start ahead of James Milner as he will be able to keep possession moving at the centre of the park.
Wijnaldum has put in some big performances for Liverpool in the past, most notably his match-winning contributions as a substitute against Barcelona back in 2019. Hence, he will be key in helping the Merseysiders gain an upper hand over their Spanish counterparts in midfield.
Use Keita And Firmino Off The Bench In The Second Half
Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino could be real game-changers for the Reds off the bench if they are in need of a goal late in the game. Both of them have the ability to run with the ball and set up some promising chances in the final third. Hence, Klopp should rely on their services as the dynamic duo have the potential to make a difference for Liverpool in the latter stages of the match.
Give Jota The License To Play As The Centre-Forward
Diogo Jota has been in red hot form for both his club and country recently, so he will be Klopp’s best hope for a goal up top. The German head coach has sometimes opted to play him on the flanks and use Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah down the middle. However, at the moment, Liverpool would be better off with Jota playing as the centre-forward throughout the 90 minutes as he has the confidence and momentum to fire the Reds to another famous win in Europe on Tuesday night.
