The UEFA Champions League campaign restarts in midweek with the quarter-final round commencing on Tuesday night. Liverpool may have what seems like the best draw on paper in FC Porto, but manager Jurgen Klopp has promised his side won’t let up, not one bit for this one.
Klopp and Liverpool have ambition, the German said, and you know they don’t want to disappoint the home crowd, well aware of just how special Anfield can be on European nights. Let’s take a look at the injury and unavailable report for both sides in this match.
Midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and defender Joe Gomez are still progressing on the comeback trail, but they will likely have to sit this one out. Meanwhile midfielder Adam Lallana is a doubt to due to a muscular injury issue.
Additionally, starting left back Andy Roberston is suspended for this match due to the booking he picked up in the last round at Bayern Munich.
In turning over to the visitors now, striker Vincent Aboubakar is of course out, after having ruptured his cruciate ligament earlier this season.
Porto also has to deal with two key suspension absentees- central back Pepe and midfielder Hector Herrera are prohibiting from participating in the first leg.
Liverpool vs FC Porto UEFA Champions League FYIs
Kickoff- Tuesday Apr 9, Anfield 8pm
Google Result Probability- Liverpool win 75% Draw 17% FC Porto win 8%
LFC starting XI prediction- Go here
Preview press conference video and quotes- coming Monday
Odds via Johnny Bet- Liverpool win 1/3, Draw 5/1, FC Porto 11/1
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