Liverpool will welcome Qarabağ to Anfield on Wednesday to secure their spot in the Champions League Round of 16.
Liverpool faces a critical time in their season, balancing their European campaign with struggles in the domestic league. The recent 3–2 defeat to Bournemouth was a setback, but the team is still in a good position in Europe, currently sitting fourth. A victory against the Azerbaijani champions will help them avoid a play-off round in February.
Liverpool Team News
Manager Arne Slot is dealing with a defensive crisis after the weekend’s match. Joe Gomez is out due to a hip issue, and Ibrahima Konaté remains unavailable for personal reasons. Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni are also sidelined. This situation may lead Slot to use Wataru Endo in central defense.
Alisson Becker will be in goal, with Virgil van Dijk leading a makeshift defense. Van Dijk has won 86% of his aerial duels in the competition this season, the highest of any player. In midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai is in impressive form and could become the sixth player in club history to score in four straight European games. Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz are expected to support Hugo Ekitiké in the forward line.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Endo, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitiké
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League match is set for Anfield on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, starting at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Liverpool vs Qarabağ?
In the UK, the match will be aired live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage beginning at 19:30 GMT on both television and the discovery+ app.
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