Liverpool vs Roma LIVE: Confirmed line-ups; Champions League semi-final team news
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Liverpool and Roma go head-to-head in tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield. The Merseyside club are fighting to reach their first Champions League final since 2007. Mohamed Salah, who was crowned PFA Player of the Year on Sunday, has scored 41 goals in all competitions since arriving from Roma and is looking to add to his tally against his former side. The Italian side are a surprise arrival in the last four of Europe's premier club competition after a stunning comeback against Spanish giants Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
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LIVERPOOL vs ROMA 18:30: Here’s your line-ups folks. No messing around from Jurgen Klopp, who names his strongest possible XI for tonight’s showdown. It also looks like Roma are going with three at the back with Cengiz Under upfront. Liverpool XI: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Salah, Firmino, Mane. Roma XI: Alisson, Manolas, Fazio, Juan Jesus, Florenzi, De Rossi, Strootman, Kolarov; Nainggolan, Under, Dzeko. GET WITH THE PROGRAMME… 18:25: Here’s tonight’s official programme folks. The Fab Three have unsurprisingly made the front cover. Kind of looks like this was inspired by The Avengers. Anyone would think they were Superheroes…
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PREDICTIONS… 18:20: Liverpool will beat Roma 2-1 tonight, according to Gary Neville. Great. Shall we bother playing the match, Gary? "I'm going for Liverpool to win their first leg 2-1 in my Super 6 predictions, but I'll add that I also think they'll get knocked out over the two legs, with Roma a very different proposition and capable of frustrating Jurgen Klopp's attack," Neville told Sky Sports. TWITTER ROUND-UP Carl: If I fail my exam on Thursday, I’m blaming Liverpool for inconveniently getting to the semi-final. Can’t focus on anything else. Michael: Roma will be on their A game tonight, very difficult match. Foolish to believe this will be anything less. Roma deserve to be where they are. Tom: I have scrolled past everything on Twitter that isn’t Liverpool vs Roma related today, absolutely nothing else matters but this game tonight. Up the glorious European Reds. I, and about forty five thousand Liverpool fans will vouch for you, Carl…
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GOOD ATMOSPHERE? 18:15: Er, yes. The atmosphere is building nicely around Anfield with thousands of Liverpool fans lining the streets. Songs, flares and perhaps a beverage or two ahead of kick off. Jurgen Klopp said he wanted to see the same passion and noise from the Liverpool fans inside the ground but better behaviour on the streets outside after the quarter-final first leg fiasco. So far everything looks in order. We’ll wait to see what happens when the Roma coach arrives… HAVE YOUR SAY 18:10: If you want to vent your frustrations, or discuss any issues in the world of football (within reason), then get in touch! You can either comment at the bottom of the page or contact me via Twitter using the hashtag #ExpressSport.
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EVENING… 18:05: This game doesn’t really need an introduction. However I’ve just been informed that I’m contractually obliged to provide one, so fasten your seatbelt folks! Liverpool welcome Roma to Anfield for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Jurgen Klopp’s side are bidding to reach their first Champions League final since 2007, and only surprise package Roma stand in their way. I know the Italian side recently agreed a multi-year partnership with Qatar Airways, but are they really capable of reaching new heights in Europe's premier club competition? I’ll see myself out. Please forgive the pun and standby for tonight’s confirmed line-ups.
Liverpool arrive at Anfield ahead of Champions League clash with Roma Tue, April 24, 2018 Liverpool have arrived at Anfield ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma Play slideshow ICelebTV 1 of 12 Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad arrive at Anfield ahead of their Champions League clash with Roma