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PSVvs.Liverpool

sportsmole.co.uk, 28 January 2025, 20:00
The final matchday in the inaugural league phase of the Champions League sees leaders Liverpool travel to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday night.

This will be Arne Slot's first return to his homeland since joining Liverpool over the summer, and they will have their eyes set on making it eight wins from eight in this competition.

PSV EINDHOVEN vs. LIVERPOOL

PSV EINDHOVEN

Out: Sergino Dest (knee), Ryan Flamingo (suspended), Ivan Perisic (unregistered)

Doubtful: Malik Tillman (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Benitez; Ledezma, Obispo, Boscagli, Mauro Jr; Til, Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang

LIVERPOOL

Out: Diogo Jota (muscle), Joe Gomez (hamstring)

Doubtful: Curtis Jones (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konate, Tsimikas; Endo, Szoboszlai, Elliott; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by

Andrew Delaney

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