Liverpool kick off a big week on the road Tuesday night in Champions League action. They will travel to Italy, where they face Atalanta in a match-up of the top two teams in Group D.

On Saturday against West Ham, Liverpool went back to their 4-3-3 formation, and with the midfield options they have available (go here for the team news) could line-up similarly.

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Liverpool grinded out a 2-1 win against West Ham on Saturday, getting a late goal from Diogo Jota to secure the three points. The Reds haven’t been at their best lately, but are finding ways to grind out results.

The attention turns now to the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, when Liverpool travels to Italy to take on Atalanta. The two teams sit atop Group D through two games.

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Liverpool FC search for its fourth win in a row, across all competitions, on Saturday when they host West Ham United. The Reds have been grinding out wins, and while not at their absolutely best, sit second in the table on goal difference. West Ham sit 12th in the table after back-to-back draws.

With the injury limitations they have, Liverpool could end up running out a similar line-up to its last PL win against Sheffield United.

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Liverpool are looking for a third win in a row when they host FC Midtjylland on Tuesday night. In the midst of an extremely busy part of the schedule, the match could give Liverpool a chance to rotate their squad against a team that should defeat.

Upon perusing the team news, you’ll see that the Reds do have a few fitness concerns, so some squad rotation here would be optimal.

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The compressed 2020-21 campaign continues for Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad on Tuesday night, when they host Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Champions League.

Liverpool defeated Ajax 1-0 in the opening fixture of the group, with Midtjylland falling 4-0 to Atalanta. Without further ado, let’s preview. For our starting lineup prediction go here.

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After a midweek win in the Champions League, Liverpool host Sheffield United on Saturday evening. The Reds sit third in the table after five games played, and are coming off a frustrating draw with Everton.

The games are coming fast and heavy now for the champions. Liverpool have five matches in the next 14 days before the next international break, which will really test the squad depth. Liverpool will want to take advantage of the next three games, all at Anfield. (For the team news go here)

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Liverpool return home for the first of three-straight games at Anfield on Saturday evening when they host Sheffield United. Since the international break, the Reds have played well, out-performing Everton in the derby, but very unlucky to not earn all three points.

Then, in their Champions League opener, they went into Amsterdam and got a clean sheet at Ajax with a makeshift center-back pairing and midfield. Those are positive signs heading into Saturday’s match against Sheffield. The Blades are only 19th in the table after five matches. (For the Liverpool starting XI prediction go here)

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After a frustrating draw in the Merseyside Derby, Liverpool start Champions League play on Wednesday evening against Ajax. The two European giants are meeting for the first time since 1966.

Playing in the Amsterdam Arena is never an easy task for opponents. Liverpool will want to start their Champions League campaign off on the right foot and get the three points, which will no doubt be a challenge. (For the Liverpool team news in this one go here)

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Liverpool travel to Amsterdam on Wednesday night to face Ajax in Champions League group stage play. The two storied clubs have combined to win 10 European Cups in their history, and won their respective league titles 53 combined times.

Despite all that history, the clubs have only met twice. In the 1966-67 season, Ajax defeated Liverpool 7-3 on aggregate in the Round of 16 of the European Cup. (For the Liverpool starting XI Prediction go here)

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Many believed that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford should have been sent off yesterday for his ultra-aggressive challenge (pictured above) on Liverpool central defender Virgil van Dijk. The move was certainly a bit Cobra Kai “sweep the leg” to say the least.

Now VVD is out with an injured anterior cruciate ligament injury prognosis, and it’s possible he may not play again this season. This news is obviously very bad for Liverpool and their fans, as the Dutchman is out for several months at a minimum.

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