Liverpool heads to the Orange Vélodrome tonight, aiming to earn an automatic place in the Champions League Round of 16.
The team is now in a challenging part of their season. Although they have not lost in 12 matches, four recent draws in domestic competitions have put pressure on manager Arne Slot. Currently ninth in the league, winning in France is crucial to avoid the play-off round. The return of Mohamed Salah after international duty comes as a welcome boost for a team that has had difficulty turning strong performances into wins lately.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot is facing issues with both long-term injuries and new defensive problems. Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season due to knee surgery, joining Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni on the sidelines. Defender Ibrahima Konaté did not travel to Marseille because of a family issue.
As a result, Joe Gomez is expected to partner Virgil van Dijk in defense. The return of Mohamed Salah is significant; he trained for the first time on Tuesday after finishing fourth at the AFCON with Egypt and is part of the squad for France. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are set to continue their collaboration, while Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai will support forward Hugo Ekitiké.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League match is set for Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at the Orange Vélodrome, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Marseille vs Liverpool?
In the UK, fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT on both TV and the discovery+ app.
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