The Reds won a sixth trophy 18 months ago with a 2-0 win over Tottenham in Madrid, while Ajax eliminated Real Madrid and Juventus before falling just ahead of the Spurs in the semi-finals.
However, either organization will have to show its value again, as Liverpool lost an epic attack in the last 16 games against Atletico Madrid in February and Ajax have not even controlled to leave the stage of organization.
Virgil Van Dijk will not play any components in this attack and may miss the rest of the season with a previous cruciate ligament injury after a Jordan Pickford horror shot at Everton on Saturday.
Thiago Alcantara is also in doubt with a recovered knee injury, an equally serious challenge that saw Richarlison expelled.
And Liverpool’s defensive disorders may get even worse with Joel Matip undergoing a scan for a muscle injury.
If the Cameroonian star recovers, Fabinho is expected to stand next to Joe Gomez as a makeshift half-center.
This attack will also arrive too soon for goalkeeper Alisson, who will be away for at least a week.
To make matters worse for Jurgen Klopp’s men, Ajax is in good health.
Ajax 16/5
No 16/5
Liverpool 7/10
* Most recent Ladbrokes odds are correct as of Tuesday, October 20.
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