UEFA Champions League 2018-19- Napoli vs Liverpool: Match preview
What's the story
The Champions League pitches top teams against each other which otherwise would not have clashed, and such a fixture in the form of Napoli vs Liverpool awaits us tonight. After a glorious start to the season and winning 3-2 against PSG, Klopp's men will look to continue their stunning form as Serie A's second-placed Napoli host them. Here is our match preview.
Facts
Some interesting facts to gear you up for the match
Ancelotti, Napoli's manager, was the manager of AC Milan when the Reds dramatically won the Champions League final against the Italian club in 2005. Napoli have managed only two victories in their last nine Champions League fixtures. Firmino has appeared in 14 Champions League matches for Liverpool. Further, he has been directly involved in 18 goals in these matches.
Napoli
Team news from the Napoli corner
Napoli will look to win this match after drawing with Red Star Belgrade in their first Champions League encounter this season. Napoli might field a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2 formation, as Ancelotti is trying to fill up the gap left by Jorghino after his transfer to Chelsea. Arkadiusz Milik will partner Lorenzo Insigne in the attack at the Sao Paolo Stadium tonight.
Liverpool
How are the Merseyside Reds shaping up?
Liverpool are sans any injury concerns on their visit to Naples and will look forward to clinching the victory. Naby Keita is set to start the match and Milner might be rested for the Manchester City clash this weekend. After scoring the brilliant equalizer against Chelsea, Sturridge might also make an appearance tonight. Klopp will most probably use his usual formation of 4-3-3.
TV listing
Predicted line-up and TV listing
Napoli XI (4-4-2): Ospina, Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly, Mario Rui, Callejon, Allan, Hamsik, Zielinski, Milik, Insigne. Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson, Keita, Wijnaldum, Keita, Salah, Firmino, Mane. The match starts at 12:30 AM and can be watched on Sony Ten 1 or Ten HD, and also on the Sony Liv website or mobile application.