UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg match preview

Liverpool have been dominating the Premier League since day one of the 2019-20 season. However, the defending European champions lost their opening UEFA Champions League tie against Napoli a couple of weeks ago. Coach Jurgen Klopp will hope that his talented group of youngsters will be able to thwart the rise of an unpredictable Red Bull Salzburg team when they both face off at Anfield on matchday two Here is our take on both teams along with some statistics and figures. 

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UEFA Champions League: Defending champions Liverpool hungry for first win

Liverpool have done well in the English Premier League until now, having won all seven of their opening matches. The defending European champions suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss to Napoli on matchday one in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds will face Red Bull Salzburg for the first time in their history. Jurgen Klopp will hope to maintain that record and pick up all three points in front of home fans on Wednesday night.

Liverpool form: WWLWWW

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UEFA Champions League: Red Bull Salzburg look to upset Liverpool at home

Red Bull Salzburg opened with a 6-2 win over Genk in their opening UEFA Champions League game. Red Bull Salzburg have lost just once in their last 17 matches in Europe (all in Europa League). However, the Austrian club are winless in their last four matches in all competitions against English teams. Coach Jesse Marsch will hope that his team can pull off a surprise win at Anfield. 

Red Bull Salzburg form: WWWDWW

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