Liverpool themselves are on the verge of the opportunity to create a magical European moment.
The Reds have endured a difficult week in their bid for good luck in the Europa League and Premier League after defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace. Jurgen Klopp’s side in Italy are looking to triumph over a three-goal deficit and reverse their momentum.
The Serie A side have already shown that this will not be an easy task for Liverpool as the Premier League side look to repeat the European nights of yesteryear to secure a place in the semi-finals. On Wednesday, Klopp will provide an update on the build-up to this match at his press conference after a difficult period.
That said, Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest Liverpool news ahead of the game. None of this is a reading.
Liverpool star Conor Bradley appears to be in a race to regain compatibility in the Reds’ name race after suffering an ankle injury against Crystal Palace. Mail Online reports that the youngster is in a “battle” to worry about returning after making 10 Premier League appearances.
The defender scored a goal and three assists in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is now expected to return. Bradley would have presented the best jewel to gradually reintroduce the English foreigner who wants to set foot in a ruthless part of the countryside. season.
Former Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique believes Mohamed Salah could stay with Klopp away from Anfield this summer. The Egyptian’s long career is one of many under scrutiny as the final year of his contract approaches.
The former Newcastle defender suggests Liverpool’s top goalscorer could leave the club last summer and has a theory about the offer that came in from Saudi Arabia’s Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, the Spaniard said: “If the right offer comes, I think Salah will leave because I think he was looking to leave last summer. He was offered something like £200 million last summer and it was a real deal!
“When you get an offer like that, it usually means there’s already an agreement between the player and the club. I think Salah had already agreed to spend there and, despite everything, he will move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
“Jurgen Klopp is leaving, so it’s the best time for Salah. There’s a new cycle at Liverpool and a lot of changes, so it’s the best thing for him. This will probably be the last big contract of his career, so hopefully he will go to Saudi Arabia.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to make his long-awaited return to Liverpool’s line-up for the race. With two issues to overcome against Man City, the Reds will be hoping he can achieve a better record in the next six. Weeks.
After losing problems in back-to-back Premier League games, Liverpool have no margin for error and Alexander-Arnold believes the imminent departure of their head coach will play a role. Instead of adding pressure, the 25-year-old believes he will. Seeing your team put in all the effort.
Alexander-Arnold told Gary Neville on The Overlap: “Having the experience of being in a race for a name will be an important component of crossing the finish line, but obviously Arsenal and Manchester City will have that from last season with their race for a name.
“I think Jurgen Klopp’s departure at the end of the season will contribute to the race for the name. The concern that we get to May and things are still going to be difficult, it will fuel what will happen. “what it looks like and how it will feel until then.
“We just have to try to stay calm. The coach never says we’re going to go out to win the league, he doesn’t communicate it, but it’s more that we’re going to get the best out of ourselves, we’re going to exploit each and every drop of potential.
“There’s going to be twists and turns no matter what, and I’m sure the teams will try to win, and we’ll be on the verge of winning every single game from now until the end of the season, and we just hope to be in the most productive position at the end of the season.
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