Jurgen KloppLiverpool aim to get back on track later today as Rangers move to Anfield in the Champions League. Oddly enough, this is the first competitive meeting between two of Britain’s biggest clubs and it comes at a bad time for the home side.
Klopp is well below the pace in the Premier League and has admitted his team is suffering from a dip in confidence and another poor result could even cast doubt on their progression from Group A. Napoli, which beat Liverpool ruthlessly 4-1, leads the way while Ajax offers stiff competition for second place.
Rangers, meanwhile, have found life among the top European tables. Although they were winless in their first two games, the Scottish giants have proven that they are capable of making statements on the continental stage. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
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Forecast
Rangers certainly have the quality to penalize defensive mistakes, but Liverpool are on to a stellar performance at home.
With the Scottish side looking incredibly vulnerable themselves in their first two group stage matches, the Reds should be given plenty of opportunities tonight.
Liverpool win, 2-1.
News from the Rangers team
For Rangers, Tom Lawrence and John Souttar are out until after the World Cup, but ex-Liverpool defender Ben Davies could play against his former club. Kemar Roofe insists on playing after returning to training which would be a major boost.
Allan McGregor is in goal, while James Sands is suspended.
Liverpool team news
Ibrahima Konate could return for Liverpool after recently speeding up his recovery with a return to full training. However, Andy Robertson is still out, along with Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Calvin Ramsay.
Diogo Jota is pushing for a start with Luis Diaz, while Roberto Firmino’s good form may not be enough to keep his place with Darwin Nunez available as well. The biggest decisions come in midfield, where Harvey Elliott pressures Jordan Henderson to start.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3): alison; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago; Salah, Jota, Diaz
How to watch Liverpool vs Rangers
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage from 6.30pm.
Live Stream: BT Sport subscribers can also access an online live stream via the BT Sport app or website.
Live coverage: Follow all the action tonight here with us.
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Jurgen Klopp’s squad continues to fall well below their usual level, but Rangers themselves are coming in with low confidence after two heavy European defeats.
Kick-off in the Champions League group stage match at Anfield is at 8pm BST.