Published 15:25 IST, October 2nd 2019
UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg match preview
Liverpool will host Red Bull Salzburg on matchday two of this season's UEFA Champions League. Here is our pre-match report along with key stats and figures.
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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.
UEFA Champions League: Red Bull Salzburg touchdown in Liverpool
John Lennon Airport ➡️ Teamhotel #KönigsCLasse #LFCFCS pic.twitter.com/iUUMDXYZYh
— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) October 1, 2019
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
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
UEFA Champions League: Wijnaldum and Origi rank greatest UCL comebacks
The GOAT list is BACK! 🐐@GWijnaldum and @DivockOrigi rank the greatest ever @championsleague comebacks…
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 30, 2019
Including a night they’ll never forget! 🤩
21:02 IST, October 1st 2019