Liverpool host Qarabağ at Anfield on Wednesday, aiming to officially confirm their place in the Champions League Round of 16.
The Reds have moved into a delicate phase of their campaign as they juggle continental success with a stuttering domestic run. While the recent 3–2 loss to Bournemouth was a blow, Arne Slot’s team remains in a strong position in Europe, currently sitting fourth in the table. A win against the Azerbaijani champions will ensure they avoid the additional play-off round in February.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot manages a squad hit by a sudden defensive crisis following the weekend’s action. Notably, Joe Gomez is ruled out with a hip problem, while Ibrahima Konaté is still unavailable due to personal reasons. Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni remain long-term absentees. Consequently, the manager must improvise at the back, likely calling upon Wataru Endo to fill a gap in the central defence.
Alisson Becker will continue in goal, while Virgil van Dijk will lead a makeshift backline. The captain has won 86% of his aerial duels in the competition this term, the highest rate of any player. In midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai enters the match in sensational European form; he could become just the sixth player in club history to score in four consecutive European games. Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz are expected to support Hugo Ekitiké in attack.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Endo, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Ekitiké
When will the match kick off?
The Champions League league-phase fixture takes place at Anfield on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Liverpool vs Qarabağ?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 19:30 GMT on television and the discovery+ app.
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