Liverpool FC are well aware of what AS Roma can do at home in the UEFA Champions League, with the Serie A side having just overcome a three goal deficit at the Stadio Olympico in the quarterfinals against Barcelona. Thus, they will keep the heat on in the away leg of the semifinal tie on Wednesday night, despite the 5-2 advantage that the Reds bring into this match.
Or at least that’s what LFC defender Joe Gomez maintains, as he says that his side will embody the idea of the best defense being a strong offense.
Odds: Most A1 Betting Sites have Liverpool FC almost level with the Italians in the odds for the second leg, currently sitting at +160 (Betfred), compared to Roma’s +155 (888Sport).
Here’s The Sports Bank’s Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction
LW – Sadio Mane CF- Roberto Firmino RW- Mohamed Salah
MF – James Milner MF- Giorgino Wijnaldum MF- Jordan Henderson
LB- Andrew Robertson CB – Virgil van Dijk CB – Dejan Lovren RB- Trent Alexander-Arnold
GK- Loris Karius
Team News/Injury and Fitness Report: coming shortly
Klopp press conference video: coming tomorrow
Prediction: Liverpool FC 3, Roma 1
With the type of season, Salah and company are having, it’s looking like a sixth European Cup/UEFA Champions League title could be in the works for Liverpool in Kiev next month.
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