Liverpool on January 29, 2025, presents an intriguing matchup as both teams navigate the complexities of squad management and injury challenges. The match is set to kick off at 9:00 PM CET (3:00 PM EST) and will be available for streaming on Paramount+. Currently, PSV finds itself in a precarious position due to key absences; Ryan Flamingo is suspended following a red card, while Sergino Dest and Malik Tillman are sidelined due to injury. In contrast, Liverpool's own injury woes include Curtis Jones' absence and ongoing recoveries for Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota. Notably, there is speculation regarding Mohamed Salah's participation as he might be rested .
This aspect is crucial as, unlike other title contenders in the Premier League, Liverpool faces a very tight schedule. This coming weekend, the Merseyside giants have a challenging away fixture against one of the season's surprises - Bournemouth. The week following, they will be seeking to bounce back after a 0:1 defeat against Tottenham in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final. Shortly afterward, they'll face Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, and just a few days later, the postponed Premier League clash against Everton, which was delayed due to snow.
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In such conditions, rest for the team's leaders will undoubtedly be beneficial. However, Arne Slot must be equally drawn to the opportunity of etching his name in Champions League history, as Liverpool could become the first team to win all eight matches in the league stage. This unique chance is something the coach will certainly not overlook. Therefore, the Dutch specialist will strive to find a balance between achieving a historic feat and preventing burnout among key players during this busy period.
PSV 19th in the gigantic league table, all but guaranteed a spot in the knockout phase, but seeking to finish as high as possible. Domestically, the Eredivisie champions have actually lost two of their last five, as many defeats as they'd endured across their previous 65 league fixtures, but did, just about, beat NAC Breda 3-2 at the weekend, so remain four points clear of Ajax, who have a game in hand. So, can PSV become the first team to take points off Liverpool in the Champions League this season?
PSV Eindhoven possible starting lineup: Benitez; Ledezma, Obispo, Boscagli, Mauro Jr; Til, Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang
Liverpool possible starting lineup: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Konate, Tsimikas; Endo, Szoboszlai, Elliott; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
As for Liverpool’s tactical approach under these circumstances, it is expected that manager Jurgen Klopp will rotate his squad. With key players potentially resting—including Salah—Darwin Núñez may take center stage as the leading striker alongside Federico Chiesa . The predicted lineup indicates that Liverpool’s defense will still feature stalwart Virgil van Dijk despite injuries affecting other defenders like Gomez. This strategic rotation could prove pivotal not only for this match but also for maintaining player fitness throughout a demanding season.
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