It’s the Champions League and that can only mean one thing – a lot of change. That’s why we should not cling too much about who will start Jurgen Klopp in the first match of the quarterfinals in Benfica this afternoon. Be careful, he will still want to be strong enough. Allison Becker is the obvious choice of goalkeeper, and if Trent Alexander-Arnold wants to prove his ability, this is the game to do on the right back. Joe Gomez can always show up later if needed. READ MORE: Liverpool say they have signed an “extraordinary” 50 50m talent who can solve any game READ MORE: Egyptian minister reveals Mohamed Salah’s contract after Liverpool meeting CHOOSE YOUR TEAM: Select Liverpool’s team for the Champions League quarter-final against Benfica I would go with Ibrahima Konate in the center, with Virgil van Dijk, with Andy Robertson in the role of left back. The midfield, as always, is difficult. Fabinho starts and I will be tempted to stay with Thiago Alcantara. There is also room for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is about to start. At the top, it is time to give a breath to Mohamed Salah, although at some point he would succeed. Roberto Firmino can also do his job from the bench. That means Luis Diaz is gone, Diogo Jota in the middle and Sadio Mane on the right. My team (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mane, Giota, Diaz. Paul Gorst- Thus, the first of a series of four games, in a way, against Benfica and Manchester City begins with another quarterfinal of the Champions League in Lisbon. It’s a huge game at the Etihad on Sunday, but Liverpool can not afford to take their eyes off the game ahead of them right now. I do not expect Trent Alexander-Arnold to return. I think his brief follow-up will continue with Joe Gomez retaining his position and Ibrahima Konate coming for Joel Matip. In the midfield, Thiago Alcantara starts next to Jordan Henderson and Fambino with the ability to make the most of these five slots, keeping one or two if the result is favorable. Read more related articles Read more related articles I think tonight is a good opportunity to give Mohamed Salah a breath of fresh air. The Egyptian has played a lot of football this calendar year so he can avoid it as Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane return with Diogo Jota leading the line. My team: Alisson? Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago; Mane, Giota, Diaz. Charlotte Coach – Mohamed Salah rested In two weeks, Liverpool could be at the top of the Premier League, in the semi-finals of the Champions League and wait for an English Cup final. As Fambino said after the victory over Watford, every game is now final. Tonight is the first of them, as Liverpool will face Benfica in Portugal in the first match of the quarterfinals of the Champions League and I would expect some changes in the team. In the goal will be the excellent Allison Becker. The four defenders in front will be Joe Gomez – I would expect Trent Alexander-Arnold to show up just in time. Ibrahima Konate will replace Joel Matip while Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson will retain their positions. Fabinho will return to the side and will be accompanied by Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara in the midfield. The ideal scenario would be for Thiago to leave as soon as possible and rest completely for Sunday’s titanic clash at the Etihad. This is where things get tough as I think Mohamed Salah should be content with a seat on the bench to give him some kind of rest. Luis Dias will start with Diogo Jota and Santio Mane. My team (4-3-3): Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson; Diaz, Jota, Manet. Richard Garnett – Time to release Luis Diaz Jurgen Klopp has a bit of a puzzle regarding team choices this month. On the one hand, he needs his best players on the field, but on the other hand he will want to juggle his resources as best he can to keep his team fresh as one huge match follows another. Joe Gomez was great against Watford, but despite his assist, Liverpool did not have the dynamism of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right side. That’s why I think, with Alisson Becker at the end, we could look at a back four by Alexander-Arnold (if he is fit enough), Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson. In midfield, Fambino will have to return to the base of the trio with Thiago Alcantara, but Jordan Henderson looked very tired in the second half against Watford, so I support regular Nabi Keita to start with Leverkusen in charge. remains in reserve for Sunday. huge match against Manchester City. Ahead, only Diogo Giotta is an absolute banker for me, with Luis Diaz returning to the starting line-up to face a team he knows very well from his time in Portuguese football. This leaves another space to fill and despite his sluggish performance against Watford, Salah gets the nod for that in front of Santo Mane. My team (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Keita, Diaz, Jota, Salah Read more related articles Read more related articles
