Jurgen Klopp faces tough dilemma at Napoli despite Liverpool qualifying for Champions League
Jurgen Klopp has a tough decision to make in deciding the strength of a Liverpool side he will field at Anfield on Tuesday night. The Reds face Napoli in the Champions League in midweek which could prove to be a very close encounter.
Both teams have already reached the round of 16 of the competition; however, first place is technically still up for grabs. Napoli appear to have a grip on the position, given they would need to lose 4-0 on the night to give Liverpool the upper hand.
Of course, that's not out of the question. Although the Serie A side are in electric form and haven't dropped a point in all competitions since August 31, they extended their lead at the top of the table this weekend with a 4-0 victory over Sassuolo.
Given Liverpool are already in the next round, Klopp may not be particularly focused on beating Napoli by a four-goal margin just so they can win Group A. The German boss will also be well aware of the superiority of the opposition. were the last time they met, losing 4-1 in an embarrassing display that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez both heavily criticized.
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Although Klopp will also have to consider the implications of another defeat if he chooses to rotate his team heavily. The former Borussia Dortmund manager was recently asked by the media about how his side seem to have already sacrificed their position as title contenders this season.
The Reds have also lost back-to-back Premier League fixtures to Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, who are battling for relegation. On both occasions the Merseyside side left much to be desired and looked like a shadow of their former self which would have put teams struggling of this nature in the ditch by at least a few goals in previous campaigns.
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Jurgen Klopp has a tough decision to make in deciding the strength of a Liverpool side he will field at Anfield on Tuesday night. The Reds face Napoli in the Champions League in midweek which could prove to be a very close encounter.
Both teams have already reached the round of 16 of the competition; however, first place is technically still up for grabs. Napoli appear to have a grip on the position, given they would need to lose 4-0 on the night to give Liverpool the upper hand.
Of course, that's not out of the question. Although the Serie A side are in electric form and haven't dropped a point in all competitions since August 31, they extended their lead at the top of the table this weekend with a 4-0 victory over Sassuolo.
Given Liverpool are already in the next round, Klopp may not be particularly focused on beating Napoli by a four-goal margin just so they can win Group A. The German boss will also be well aware of the superiority of the opposition. were the last time they met, losing 4-1 in an embarrassing display that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez both heavily criticized.
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Although Klopp will also have to consider the implications of another defeat if he chooses to rotate his team heavily. The former Borussia Dortmund manager was recently asked by the media about how his side seem to have already sacrificed their position as title contenders this season.
The Reds have also lost back-to-back Premier League fixtures to Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, who are battling for relegation. On both occasions the Merseyside side left much to be desired and looked like a shadow of their former self which would have put teams struggling of this nature in the ditch by at least a few goals in previous campaigns.
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Liverpool are also struggling with growing injury problems, so playing those prone to a knock or deemed too crucial to take risks may have to settle for a place on the bench against Napoli. A partially turned square...
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