Liverpool are gunning for their 13th consecutive win in all competitions as they lock horns with Inter Milan on Tuesday. The game will serve as the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 encounter, with the Reds coming on the back of a comfortable 2-0 lead from the first leg at San Siro.
Despite registering a run of twelve back to back wins in all competitions, Liverpool must not underestimate their esteemed opposition, who are the reigning Italian champions and are coming on the back of a 5-0 demolition of Salernitana. While the Nerazzurri haven’t historically done well in European competitions over the past five years or so, a potential turnaround should not be written off at Anfield.
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Talking Tactics
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has no apparent reason to shift away from his 4-3-3 formation as they look to retain possession and minimise the attacking threat from Inter Milan. The opposition may hold numerical superiority in the middle of the park, so it will be essential that three midfielders operate narrowly, whereas the fullbacks should play a vital role in providing the width in the final third.
Inter Milan
Simone Inzaghi, meanwhile, is likely to persist with a 3-5-2 formation, with Marcelo Brozovic holding the fort in the number six role, behind two advanced midfielders. The midfield setup will be essential to retaining the overall balance of the side, while it won’t be surprising to see one of the wing-backs remaining deep to assist the defenders.
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Team News
Liverpool
Thiago Alcantara, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip are doubts heading into this game for Liverpool. It remains to be seen whether any of them return on Tuesday night, but they are unlikely to make the starting eleven in any case.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan will have to deal with the absence of key midfielder Nicolo Barella, who is facing a suspension. Ivan Perisic is a doubt as well after missing the game against Salernitana, so it will be interesting to see how Inzaghi picks his eleven.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Jota, Diaz
Inter Milan: Handanovic; Skriniar, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Vidal, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Gosens; Dzeko, Martinez
Prediction
Liverpool 2-0 Inter Milan
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