US EditionLiverpool’s Szoboszlai scores with trick free kick under Marseille’s jumping defensive wall
- On Wednesday, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot must decide whether Mohamed Salah, forward, who had not started any of the five games before his Africa Cup of Nations departure, returns for Marseille at Stade Vélodrome.
- Finding the right midfield balance has troubled Arne Slot, who may deploy a diamond or two number 10s while Liverpool lack recognised options on the right flank.
- Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Burnley extended Liverpool FC's 12-game unbeaten run but produced boos from fans who deemed the performance unimpressive.
- With direct qualification on the line, Slot's choice about Mohamed Salah is immediately consequential as Liverpool's trip to Marseille is pivotal for Champions League last 16 hopes.
- Victory in Marseille would make it 13 unbeaten and could serve as a platform for progress under Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, while the Marseille test will influence doubts about integrating Liverpool's new signings amid Roberto De Zerbi's high-scoring home form.
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The Vélodrome received a dilemma between former European champions that allowed Liverpool to return to the victories and make it possible for the phase to eliminate the Champions. Szoboszlai, Rulli and Gakpo marked (0-3).
The Marseille players did not take advantage of the recent difficulties of their opponent on Wednesday. Their European destiny will be played in Bruges (Belgium) in a week.
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Liverpool's Szoboszlai scores with trick free kick under Marseille's jumping defensive wall
The Marseille defensive wall had no solid foundation and Dominik Szoboszlai’s trick free kick gave Liverpool a 1-0 lead in the Champions League.
Confirmed alignments of the Marseilles Olympic vs Liverpool match.
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