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Real Madrid vs. Liverpool probable lineup: Klopp faces issue in midfield for key Champions League match.

When Liverpool gets ready to play against Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp is faced with a dilemma in the midfield. On Wednesday, they hope to avenge a 5-2 loss and pull off a historic Champions League comeback. It's difficult to determine Liverpool's starting lineup.

When Liverpool gets ready to play against Real Madrid, Jurgen Klopp is faced with a dilemma in the midfield. On Wednesday, they hope to avenge a 5-2 loss and pull off a historic Champions League comeback. It’s difficult to determine Liverpool’s starting lineup.

Liverpool will play Real Madrid on Wednesday in an effort to stage a stunning turnaround and move to the Champions League quarterfinals. Jurgen Klopp’s team needs a remarkable performance if they want to advance after losing 5-2 at home in the first leg three weeks ago.

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Given that they will be playing away from home and against the defending champs, this challenge will be especially difficult. When Liverpool memorably overturned a 3-0 deficit to defeat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate at Anfield in May 2019, they accomplished a similar achievement. Yet, given that Real Madrid has triumphed over Liverpool in their last two meetings, the challenge will be far more challenging this time.

How Jurgen Klopp will set up his squad to face Real Madrid is unknown. Alisson is anticipated to start in goal, though, based on his strong performances this year. Until to Liverpool’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, he had maintained five straight clean sheets in the Premier League. He has been one of Liverpool’s star players.

It’s anticipated that Klopp would use the same defensive lineup with Van Dijk and Konate at center back, Alexander-Arnold and Robertson at full back, as it did in the team’s loss to Bournemouth. Van Dijk is a crucial player for Liverpool and is likely to keep his spot despite the criticism he has received.

Due to the injuries to Bajcetic and the illness of Henderson in the midfield, Klopp has some difficulties. Milner or Keita are most likely to join Fabinho and Elliott in the starting lineup. In this case, Klopp might decide to go with the seasoned Milner.

Jota might replace Gakpo in Klopp’s forward line as the only move. Nunez is set to start on the left wing with Salah on the right because they both scored in the previous match against Real Madrid, even though Firmino is also vying for a rare start.

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Milner, Salah, Jota, Nunez are expected to start for Liverpool against Real Madrid.

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