Champions League Liverpool vs Porto: Key battles that could decide crunch quarter-final clash

Champions League Liverpool vs Porto: Key battles that could decide crunch quarter-final clash
Putting their quest to win the Premier League momentarily behind them, Liverpool resume Champions League duty when they host FC Porto on Tuesday night.Having returned to the top of the domestic table after a comeback win at Southampton on Friday, they will now have to deal with the Portuguese league leaders in the quarter-finals.Liverpool take on Porto and drew 0-0 with them last season in the return leg4
Liverpool take on Porto and drew 0-0 with them last season in the return leg
Both teams turned in impressive performances in the last round to reach this stage, Liverpool knocking out German giants Bayern Munich, while Porto saw off Roma 4-3 on aggregate.In the round-of-16 tie last season, Liverpool beat Porto 5-0 on aggregate in the first-leg, Sadio Mane scoring a hat-trick, with the return leg on Merseyside ending in a goalless draw.There will be a level of familiarity but three key battles could define the outcome of tomorrow’s meeting and edge the winner closer to a last four clash with either Barcelona or Manchester United.Find out where the tie could be decided below.

Virgil van Dijk v Moussa Marega

Van Dijk has barely put a foot wrong since his move from Southampton in January 2018 and is now among the world’s most consistent defenders.In the last round against Bayern, he powered in a header to give Liverpool the advantage and his stunning pass set up Mane to score.The Porto striker (left) scored against Roma4
The Porto striker (left) scored against Roma
Marega has only found the net twice in 2019, but did so against Roma and has six goals in seven Champions League appearances.If he can find a way to get past the formidable Dutchman, Porto might have a decent chance.

Sadio Mane v Felipe

The Senegal international is a man in form and has been for most of the campaign.He recently picked up the PFA Fans Player of the Month for March after netting five goals in five matches and has 20 in all competitions for the season.Sadio Mane scores against Bayern Munichgetty4
Sadio Mane scores against Bayern Munich
It was his treble last season in the reverse fixture that gave Porto a mountain to climb and he also struck in the final against Real Madrid. Felipe will have his hands full and much of the responsibility in defence will fall on his shoulders, especially without the suspended Pepe.

Jordan Henderson v Danilo

Hendo, from my point of view, is a brilliant player. He’s our skipper, he’s a fantastic character. If I had to write a book about Hendo, it would be 500 pages. So I’m very positive. The most difficult job in the last 500 years of football was to replace Steven Gerrard.”Safe to say Jurgen Klopp was happy with his captain after he came off the bench at St Mary’s to score and wrap up the three points.Henderson celebrates his goal against Southampton4
Henderson celebrates his goal against Southampton
He will more than likely return to a deeper role in the midfield and dictate play as he did against Bayern, where he made the most passes in his side (72) and possession regained (8) and passes in the opposition half (41).The England international will come up against Danilo, who has played every minute in the Champions League thus far and will need to be at his best without Hector Herrera beside him, who is suspended for the match.

Benitez is adored by Newcastle supporters

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha linked with Manchester United return Zaha linked with Man Utd, Arsenal, Tottenham and Dortmund
Wantaway Zaha has earned his shot at elite-level redemption

Arsenal issued a positive update on Welbeck

It has been over a week since Liverpool were crowned Champions League winners, and fans are still finding new moments they missed from the historic night in Madrid.
World Cup 2018: Mane hails 'incredible' Firmino | Goal.com

Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho has been a big hit in Germany

Former Swansea City, Wigan Athletic, Everton, Belgium and West Bromwich Albion assistant-manager who took his first job as a number one at Kenilworth Road in May 2019 on a three-year contract.
Graeme Jones poised to become Luton Town manager | Football

Steven Gerrard confirmed his interest in Hastie
Manchester United transfer news: How would Ole Gunnar

Said Benrahma scored for Brentford

Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur: Amazing statistic about headed goals could bode well for the Premier League title challengers You can hear live and exclusive national radio commentary of the game
Tottenham vs West Ham: Predictions, Odds and Betting Tips

Alvaro Morata scored the only goal of the game the last time these two teams met

Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham has insisted the calls for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to be sacked as manager of the Red Devils are "laughable.". The pundit told TalkSport's Alan
Manchester United news: Calls to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
footballnote.com/manchester-united-news-calls-to-sack-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-are-laughable-danny-higginbotham-tells-talksport/
Manchester United news: Calls to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are 'LAUGHABLE', Danny Higginbotham tells talkSPORT. Danny Higginbotham has told talkSPORT it is 'laughable' to suggest Manchester United should sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer. United capped a disastrous season on and off the pitch with an 'unacceptable' 2-0
Manchester United news: Calls to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
sports.froodl.com/football/english-premier-league/manchester-united-news-calls-to-sack-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-are-laughable-danny-higginbotham-tells-talksport/
Danny Higginbotham has told talkSPORT it is 'laughable' to suggest Manchester United should sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this summer. United capped a disastrous season on and off the pitch with an 'unacceptable' 2-0 defeat to relegated Cardiff City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Flipboard: Danny Higginbotham: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Sack

Beating Manchester United and Barcelona to the signing of Griezmann would be a huge statement of intent from Chelsea

Leicester vs Chelsea line-ups: Confirmed team news and predicted XIs for today's Premier League match Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Here is your starting Chelsea line-up!
Fulham vs. Chelsea, Premier League: Live blog - We Ain't Got

Daniels is set to miss the start of next season with a knee injury

Jose Mourinho says "nice guy" football managers can end up becoming a "puppet" at their club. The former Manchester United manager was sacked in December and replaced by interim boss Ole Gunnar
Jose Mourinho warns 'nice guy' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he could

Manchester United’s interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Liverpool transfer news: Jurgen Klopp 'plots move for Celtic ace James Forrest' with Hoops demanding £8million Written by: fpnews Posted on: January 13, 2019 Liverpool are considering a move for Celtic winger James Forrest, according to reports.
Celtic ace James Forrest targeted by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Keane took exception to Vieira trying to intimidate Gary Neville in the tunnel and angrily shouted: “I’ll see you out there”

Dominic Solanke scored England's goal Callum Hudson-Odoi would have been in the squad if he had not been called up to the senior side as a late replacement. A lot was made of his lack of first team experience as he has made just 23 appearances for the Chelsea first-team. world tour ICC 2019: Spurs, Arsenal and Man
England Men's Senior football squad - The Football Association

Matches played: 171 / Minutes played: 14,691

Mauricio Pochettino keen on return to Spain and flattered by Real Madrid interest Tottenham Hotspur coach Mauricio Pochettino says he would like to return in Spain in the future and said he welcomes his name being linked with the Real Madrid job as it speaks highly of his achievements with Spurs.
Football: Spurs' Pochettino keen on return to Spain and

Posting Komentar

0 Komentar