The Uefa champions league have come down to the last game in most of the groups with the big teams involved in a last-minute grapple to see who would go into the next round. Things who are no doubt in this grapple include both Napoli and Liverpool who also find themselves up against each other.
There is hardly a scenario where both of these teams go through to the last stage. For this to happen, they would need a miraculous win for the team from Belgrade to pull some advantage against PSG, but that is unlikely. Therefore, both sides know that this game is merely the most crucial game in the group stages and they would do well to win it. Liverpool is currently third in the group, three behind Napoli and two behind PSG. A single goal win would put Liverpool into the second round while a one-goal difference in a match where they both score would put Napoli through to the next round. The stakes are raised to the very highest in this game, and it would be interesting to see how it all turns out.
Liverpool would take comfort from the fact that they do not appear capable of losing in the league this season. It is already matchday 15, and there seems no end to the winning streak. It has never happened in the EPL history that two teams would remain unbeaten throughout the first part of the season, but it is looking likely to happen soon enough. Their last six games have all ended in wins in league with the exception of the draw against Arsenal earlier on. Napoli has been on brilliant form in all competition lately. If there were no extraordinary Juventus in the Italian league, they would probably be top of the league. They have managed to win three and draw three in their last six matches ensuring that they stay in fantastic form before meeting with the Reds. They would be available of the atmosphere which would surely be in Anfield as the crowd would be eager to spur themselves on to victory.
Line-Ups
When it comes to the lineups, you can expect the full force of the Liverpool team to show up in this match. This is practically the survival match, and they would be sure to throw everything at Napoli when they meet. The likes of Salah and Mane would be instrumental in ensuring the wings are open and Napoli find no joy in them. It would be interesting to see how Liverpool would hope to achieve their aim. Napoli, on the other hand, would no doubt be hoping to play Liverpool at their game as it promises to be an awkward encounter for them.
This is a do or die game for both teams, and as such we can expect that it would be a game to remember at Anfield this season. Everything counts when the two sides are on the pitch in that every moment.
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