Champions League 2025-2026: Liverpool-Qarabag, the likely lineups

Liverpool awaits Qarabag on the final day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at Anfield. The Reds, fourth in the standings with 15 points, could do with even a draw to qualify directly for the round of 16, while the Azeris are a foot and a half into the playoffs.

Slot must do without the injured Gomez in defense: room for Endo, paired with Van Dijk. In midfield, Mac Allister pairs with Gravenberch, while Ekitiké returns as a starter in attack, with Salah, Szoboszlai and Wirtz in support in the three-quarter.

Slot has to make room for Endo, paired with Van Dijk.

Gurbanov is banking on Duran in attack, with Montiel behind him in the three-quarter, while Andrade and Zoubir will act as offensive wings. The midfield dike formed by Pedro Bicalho and Jankovic, in defense Matheus Silva and Jafarquliyev tasked with covering the flanks.

The team will be in the middle.

Probable lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Frimpong, Endo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké. All. Slot

Qarabag (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Matheus Silva, Mustafazade, Medina, Jafarquliyev; Pedro Bicalho, Janković; Leandro Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir; Duran. All. Gurbanov