Liverpool vs Milan: Liverpool open their campaign with a repeat of the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League final when they face Milan at Anfield on Thursday in Group B.
Match Details:
Teams: Liverpool vs AC Milan
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Wednesday 15th September, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕… ✊
Champions League nights at Anfield are BACK 🔴 #WalkOn pic.twitter.com/QX2f3v964q
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 15, 2021
Preview
Liverpool secured qualification to the Champions League by finishing 3rd in the Premier League last season while Milan ensured a return after they picked up the runners-spot spot behind Inter.
These two sides have a healthy rivalry which is set to be reignited at the UCL stage once again.
The Reds come into on the back of a 3-0 win over Leeds on the weekend where the aftermath of Elliot’s injury was of more importance than the result.
A European night in front of a full Anfield again…
We’ve been waiting for this ❤️ pic.twitter.com/jplTOPncvU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 15, 2021
Salah, Fabinho and Mané scored for the Reds in that one which pushed Liverpool to 3rd in the league table.
On the other hand, Milan eye retribution for the loss in the 2004/05 dramatic final at Istanbul and hope to make this their night at the home of the Reds.
Milan looks to make a statement on return and use the weekend win over Lazio 2-0 as motivation.
Leao and Ibrahimovic found the back of the net which sent Milan to the 2nd place with a 100% winning start to the season.
Atletico Madrid and FC Porto are the other opponents in Group B, which makes this one a challenging group.
Both sides last met in the Champions Cup in 2016 during pre-season where Liverpool won 2-0 through Origi and Firmino’s strikes.
Form Guide
Liverpool: WWWDW
AC Milan: DWWWW
Adding the final touches ahead of our #UCL debut! 👌
Si lavora sugli ultimi dettagli in vista di #LiverpoolMilan 👌#SempreMilan
Brought to you by @BitMEX pic.twitter.com/JDL0zi5Ym0— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 14, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Leeds United 0-3 Liverpool
Milan 2-0 Lazio
We are finally #BackHome: let’s relive some glorious memories with Paolo Maldini ❤️🖤
Le parole e i ricordi indelebili di Paolo Maldini: avviciniamoci così al tanto atteso ritorno in @ChampionsLeague ❤️🖤#LiverpoolMilan #UCL #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/Z4L4etLn6H
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 14, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Liverpool vs Milan in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App or Jio TV while the broadcast is available on the Sony Ten 2/HD.
Team News
Elliot suffered a horror ankle injury which keeps him out till the end of the year for the hosts. Firmino and Minamino are also ruled out due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Zlatan’s tendon injury recovered after their weekend win which keeps him out of contention for the Italian side along with Krunic and Bakayoko.
Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Salah, Mané and Jota
AC Milan possible 11:
Maignan, Hernandez, Kjær, Tomori, Calabria, Kessie, Tonali, Leao, Diaz, Saelemaekers and Rebic
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 AC Milan
Both sides have begun their campaign well and aim to establish themselves in the Champions League once again.
With equal strength on all fronts; we expect an engaging tussle and share of the spoils from either side.
There is not much to choose in this one and a draw seems the fairest result.
Players to watch out for: Salah, Mané, Kessie and Saelemaekers.
