Liverpool FC crushed Sparta Praha 5-1, earlier tonight, in their first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie. And they did it despite being very short-handed. The following Reds players missed out tonight of the UEL clash: Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, Diogo Jota, Ben Doak and Jayden Danns.
That’s an even 10 if you’re scoring at home. However, Mo Salah came back into the fold on Thursday, which was obviously huge.
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Kick: Sun. Mar. 10, 12:30pm, Anfield, Liverpool, UK
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To replenish the roster, Jurgen Klopp called up the forward trio of academy products Kaide Gordon, Mateusz Musialowski and Lewis Koumas. As has been the trend lately, Liverpool have had to stock their matchday squads with some kids here and there due to all the injuries.
Looking ahead to this Sunday’s sure to be epic top of the table clash, the only player on that list who might return against Manchester City is Jayden Danns, who is doubtful to probable.
He suffered a concussion in the win over Nottingham Forest, but could clear protocol in time to be named to the matchday squad for the game of the year.
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