Liverpool Finalizes Squad for Marseille: Salah and Konate Included

Liverpool has announced their 20-player squad ahead of the Champions League match versus Marseille. This crucial fixture will take place at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday night. The Reds departed from John Lennon Airport earlier today, and their manager, Arne Slot, will hold a pre-match press conference later in the evening.

Liverpool Squad for Champions League Fixture Against Marseille

Despite experiencing two losses in the tournament this season, Liverpool aims to secure a victory in Marseille. A win would significantly enhance their chances of finishing in the top eight of the league phase, allowing them to advance directly to the round of 16 without facing knockout play-offs in February.

Confirmed Squad Details

At approximately 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Liverpool confirmed their traveling squad. Mo Salah is included in the roster after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, Ibrahima Konate is absent due to family reasons, as reported by James Pearce.

• Squad for the Match:
  • Alisson
  • Gomez
  • Endo
  • Van Dijk
  • Kerkez
  • Wirtz
  • Szoboszlai
  • Mac Allister
  • Salah
  • Chiesa
  • Jones
  • Gakpo
  • Ekitike
  • Mamardashvili
  • Robertson
  • Woodman
  • Frimpong
  • Gravenberch
  • Nyoni
  • Ngumoha

Salah’s Return and Expectations

Attention will be on whether Salah will feature in the starting lineup, having missed nearly two months of action. He last played before the AFCON, with his most recent goal for Liverpool coming against Aston Villa almost three months ago.

John Aldridge remarked that Salah is keen to demonstrate his abilities after the controversies surrounding his departure for the African tournament. As for Konate, while he might potentially rejoin the squad before kick-off, Slot is likely preparing for the match without him. This situation could see Joe Gomez step in alongside Virgil van Dijk in the defense.

As the team prepares for the upcoming match, the primary concern remains the well-being of Konate and his family. Updates on both his situation and Salah’s performance will be eagerly anticipated.