Explanation provided for Liverpool’s urgency to reinforce backline as extent of Joel Matip’s injury revealed.
Premier League champions Liverpool have confirmed the worrying extent of the ankle injury picked up by Joel Matip.
Reds reinforcing.
The major talking point at Anfield on Monday has of course surrounded the club’s work on the transfer front.
This comes with Michael Edwards and co. having again come up clutch when needed most, courtesy of a pair of deadline day deals.
First, earlier this evening, word was forthcoming that Liverpool had pushed a deal for Preston North End’s Ben Davies over the line.
The stopper has arrived on Merseyside in a cut-price transfer, ahead of the expiration of his Lilywhites contract in the summer:
✍️ Welcome to the Reds, Ben Davies. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 1, 2021.
Then, just hours later, a 2nd addition to Jurgen Klopp’s backline was announced, in the form of Ozan Kabak.
Highly regarded youngster Kabak has swapped Schalke for Anfield on loan, with the English champions thought to boast an option to make his arrival permanent in the summer, for just ВЈ18 million:
It’s official! рџЋ@ozankabak4 joins us on loan from @s04 until the end of the season рџ‘Љ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 1, 2021.
Matip blow.
Whilst one fresh face being added to the heart of Klopp’s defence today did not come as too much of a surprise, though, few could have predicted the Reds pulling off a pair of deadline day deals.
This comes with Liverpool’s boss, for much of last month, having insisted that it was altogether unlikely that a new stopper would be making the move to Anfield mid-season.
In turn, it frankly came as something of a shock when word was first forthcoming earlier today that both Davies and Kabak would indeed be linking up with the Reds.
As outlined above, though, an insight into exactly why such a decision was made has since arrived online late tonight.
And it comes in the form of an update on the fitness of Joel Matip.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Liverpool player Joel Matip in action during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Liverpool FC and Sevilla FC at Anfield on September 13, 2017 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Cameroonian stopper Matip missed Liverpool’s meeting with West Ham over the weekend, after being hauled off at half-time in the club’s prior outing versus Tottenham.
And, as confirmed by Jurgen Klopp a short time ago, the issue has since proven to be far more serious than first thought, with the former Schalke man having sustained ankle ligament damage, and, in turn, been ruled out for the remainder of the season:
вЂUnfortunately, we found out now after everybody looked at it that Joel will be out for the rest of the season.’
вЂBut he will be ready for the start of the next pre-season and finally everything will be sorted.’
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed Joel Matip is set to miss the remainder of the 2020/21 season due to an ankle ligament injury. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 1, 2021.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Predictions and Betting Tips: Preview, Odds & H2H Stats.
Liverpool vs Barcelona predictions and betting tips for the Champions League semi-final second leg taking place tonight at Anfield. Barca hold a 3-0 lead following the first leg last weekend, but could we see another famous European night at Anfield?
Liverpool vs Barcelona Predictions.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Match Information:
Kick-off time: 8pm.
Date: Tuesday 7th May 2019.
First leg score: Liverpool 0-3 Barcelona.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Betting Tips.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have the proverbial mountain to climb tonight, and things have not been made any easier by the news that Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino will miss the match due to injury. Salah was injured in the 3-2 win over Newcastle at the weekend and his concussion means ha cannot play in this game. Firmino has been struggling with a knock and hasn’t shook it off in time.
This news only makes and already difficult task even harder tonight and the bookies have Liverpool priced at 18/1 (bet365) to book their place in the final.
They created chances against Barcelona at the Camp Nou last week and should have got at least one away goal, with Salah and Milner both missing very good chances, however, the show was stolen by Lionel Messi once again. He scored twice but the match will be remembered for his remarkable free-kick to give Barca a 3-0 lead.
For tonight’s game, goals are predicted because if Barcelona get an away goal Liverpool will know they need to score five. It looks like a hopeless task but one or two early Liverpool goals (and we’ve seen that before), will mean Barca have to go out and get the away goal. The problem for Liverpool is that their attacking play tonight will play right into Barcelona’s hands, so we could have a goalfest on our hands. With that in mind, the first of tonight’s Liverpool vs Barcelona predictions is for over 3.5 goals to be scored in the match at odds of 13/8 with Unibet .
For an anytime goalscorer tip tonight, we’re not as spoilt for choice as we usually are when Liverpool play, however Salah and Firmino are likely to be replaced in the Liverpool starting 11 by either Origi or Sturridge and Shaqiri. There will still be goals in their side but as with last week’s winning betting tip, Lionel Messi is the obvious choice here and you can get the best odds of 6/5 with Betfred on him scoring at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Match Prediction.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Correct Score Prediction.
For the last of tonight’s Liverpool vs Barcelona predictions, we’re going for a correct score and following the earlier bet of over 3.5 goals, we like the look of a 2-2 draw here. Liverpool know they need to score three at least and so cannot afford to sit back, but Barca are prone to the odd upset away from home and don’t have a great away record in the Champions League knock-out stages.
Last season they were 4-1 up after the first leg against Roma but lost 3-0 in Italy to lose on away goals. Liverpool need the same result tonight but with Barca knowing an away goal would pretty much kill the tie, they will probably set up to counter attack with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Dembele could play for his pace or Coutinho could be replaced with a better defensive player such as Semedo. Liverpool will suffer greatly for the loss of Salah and Firmino and that could ultimately be the difference between a place in the final and Madrid and not.
The last of tonight’s Liverpool vs Barca betting tips is for the final score to be 2-2.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Prediction.
Liverpool vs Barcelona prediction for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final promises a great game at Anfield. We have prepared detailed betting tips with a correct score prediction and everything you need to know about the forthcoming game.
It is decision time for the Reds. The home team has a massive mountain to climb as Barcelona travel to England holding a three-goal lead from the first leg.
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Liverpool vs Barcelona Betting Tips.
The home side will be hugely motivated to overturn the deficit from the first leg. The Catalan giants have had Lionel Messi leading them in the first match. The Argentinean is widely expected to hold the reins for the visitors. On the other side, the hosts have nothing to wait and will go full strength from the off. Such tactics will leave plenty of space for one of the world’s best footballer.
Our prediction for the match Liverpool vs Barcelona Prediction: Leo Messi to Score Anytime.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Correct Score Prediction.
We have analysed all the data available and firmly believe that our free betting tips offer great value in backing the prediction we made. Furthermore, with plenty at stake for the hosts, we expect to see goals at both ends.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Correct Score: 2-1.
Liverpool vs Barcelona Head-to-Head.
Last 4 matches:
May 1 2019: Barcelona vs Liverpool 3-0 ; August 6 2016: Liverpool vs Barcelona 4-0 ; March 6 2007: Liverpool vs Barcelona 0-1 ; February 21 2007: Barcelona vs Liverpool 1-2 .
Missing Players.
Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino is suffering from a groin injury. Therefore, the hosts will be without a key player for this crucial clash at Anfield. Similarly, another vital player Naby Keita has been ruled out for the occasion through injury. Ultimately, Adam Lallana is another absentee, while Mohamed Salah’s appearance is also under doubt.
The visitors travel to Anfield without Rafinha who is suffering from a knee injury. Similarly, Ousmane Dembele missed the first game in Barcelona and is likely to be left out of the squad once again due to its muscle problem.
Breaking Update.
Liverpool have officially confirmed that Mohamed Salah will miss the Barcelona clash due to concussion. The Egyptian forward’s absence will be a huge blow for the home side. This needs to be taken into account with our Liverpool vs Barcelona prediction.
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