Liverpool vs Villarreal: Confirmed line-ups
Liverpool host Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League semi final at Anfield.
Confirmed Line Ups
Liverpool XI:
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Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Luis Díaz, Sadio Mané
Subs:
Adrian, Kelleher, Milner, Keita, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Jota, Origi, Matip, Williams, Elliott
Villarreal XI:
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Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Pau Torres, Estupiñán; Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin; Lo Celso, Danjuma, Chukwueze
Subs:
Asenjo, Jorgensen, Gaspar, Alcacer, Iborra, Trigueros, Dia, Pena, Mandi, Gomez, Pedraza, Aurier
Roberto Firmino misses out through injury, former
Liverpoolplayer Alberto Moreno will not take part for
Villarrealdue to injury. Villarreal also will be without their star
Gerard Morenodue to injury.
Jurgen Klopp's side has already knocked out Inter and Benfica en route to this stage. The Reds look to make it three Champions League finals in five years.
Emery's side also has knocked out Juventus and Bayern Munich and wants to reach their first Champions League final. Last season they defeated Manchester United to win the Europa League.
Liverpool has reached the semi-final of the European Cup/Champions League for the 12th time, with no English side playing in the final four more often (level with Manchester United). The Reds have also reached the semi-finals of the League Cup, FA Cup, and European Cup in the same campaign for the very first time.
The Return leg will be next Tuesday at the El Madrigal. In the other semi final, Manchester City beat Real Madrid 4-3 last night at Etihad stadium.
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