Inter vs Liverpool: Inter lock horns with Liverpool the 1st leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League tie on Wednesday at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Match Details:
Teams: Inter vs Liverpool
Venue: Giuseppe Meazza
Date: Thursday 17th February, 2022
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Inter head into this Round of 16 tie after finishing runners-up in Group D with 10 points from 6 matches.
Their qualification was not as straightforward as it seemed due to their inconsistent run in the group stage.
Now that they made it to the knockouts, the Serie A champions need to step on the gas and drive home the advantage as they visit Anfield in the 2nd leg, a ground difficult to gain victory.
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The likes of Martinez and Dzeko remain front- runners for goals as Inzaghi’s men look to gain a positive start in the Round of 16.
On the other hand, Liverpool competed the full set in their group B stage with 6 wins out of 6 matches to enter the knockouts as toppers.
Liverpool is unbeaten in their last 9 matches and look a well ironed and raring to go team. The Reds are at full strength with Mane and Salah back from national duties.
Hence, they aim to grab hold of the 1st leg by the scruff of its neck.
Form Guide
Inter: DWLWW
Liverpool: WWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Napoli 1-1 Inter
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Inter vs Liverpool in India?
The live stream is available on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
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Team News
Correa is the sole absentee for Inter due to a hamstring injury ahead of this clash while Liverpool has no injury concerns.
Inter possible 11:
Handanovic, Skriniar, de Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Vidal, Brozovic, Calhanoglu, Perisic, Dzeko and Martinez
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Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Robertson, van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Fabinho, Henderson, Mané, Firmino and Salah
Prediction: Inter 2-2 Liverpool
Liverpool has the firepower and look favourites to draw first blood but Inter at home has played well and can be a menace.
This is set to down to the wire and we expect a high-scoring stalemate to take place.
The Reds’ defence is slightly vulnerable due to which we see the Nerazzurri gaining the goals.
Players to watch out for: Dzeko, Calhanoglu, Salah and Henderson.
