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Tonight, Girona takes on Liverpool in the Champions League, and on the surface, it appears that Arne Slot’s team is heavily favored to win.

The Reds have achieved victory in all five of their European games this season and currently lead the standings in this newly structured league phase. A win tonight would practically secure their advancement to the next round. On the other hand, Girona is positioned 30th, six spots below the playoff zone, with only one win to their name this season—a 2-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava.

Despite the absence of important players like Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson Becker, Liverpool will be well-rested after their Premier League match against Everton was postponed this past Saturday. Their recent 2-0 win against Real Madrid showcases their strength, making it a difficult challenge for the Spanish team to secure a favorable outcome.

Stay up to date with all the Champions League events by checking out our live blog below:

"The Importance Of Finishing At The League's Top"

In comments from Liverpool's coach, he shared his thoughts on the challenge of aiming for the top spot in the Champions League standings. He mentioned, "It's really hard to comment on this. I've expressed this numerous times before, but we can truly assess it at the conclusion of the season – whether finishing in the top eight is advantageous, or if being number one makes a difference."

Certainly, it’s beneficial to finish in the top eight. However, if you consistently rely on your starters like we have so far, it's essential to achieve favorable results. Our main goal is not only to secure the best position possible but also to advance to the next round.

"If it turns out that constantly using our main players, bypassing certain rounds, and facing tough matchups is not the best strategy, we might reconsider our approach for the next season regarding the group stage. We'll have to wait and analyze the situation at the end of the season to see what direction this takes us."

"To start with, our goal is to remain in the top eight, and we believe that securing a victory is essential for that. Our next opportunity to achieve this is tomorrow evening."

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Michel has assembled a squad filled with players who have previously played in the Premier League. This includes former Manchester United teammates Donny van de Beek and Daley Blind, who will once again face off against the Reds. Arnaut Danjuma, who wore Everton's colors last season, is at the forefront of the team’s attack.

Girona's starting lineup includes: Gazzaniga in goal; a defensive line of Juanpe, Krejci, and Blind; a midfield featuring Frances, Van de Beek, Romeu, and Gutierrez; and an attacking trio of Asprilla, Gil, and Danjuma.

Substitutes: Pau López, Lucas, Arnau, David López, Stuani, Abel Ruiz, Solís, Iván Martín, Portu, Selvi, Minsu.

Will Castle December 10, 2024, 4:43 PM

Arne Slot Discusses Girona

The Liverpool manager discussed the team's rivals for tonight's match, stating, "What they accomplished here is truly remarkable, especially last season, but even this season as well."

In another interview, I mentioned that they were on the verge of being like Leicester City in Spain a few years back when they were actually in the running for the league title. The budget they have really highlights how skilled a manager Michel is. Even this season, I believe their performance is better than what the results suggest, particularly in the Champions League.

"I've watched nearly every match, and other than the game against PSV Eindhoven, they really held their own in each one. They were a bit unlucky against Paris Saint-Germain, and they also had some misfortune in the match against my old team, Feyenoord. In that game, they scored two own goals and missed a penalty—though Feyenoord missed one too."

"They were competitive in every match except for the one against PSV Eindhoven, which is why we need to perform at our best tomorrow to achieve a positive outcome here."

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Alisson Returns, Kelleher Dropped

Our lead football writer, Richard Jolly, is reporting live from Estadi Montilivi with the most recent updates:

Alisson is back with Liverpool, which means that Caoimhin Kelleher's last moment as the team’s goalkeeper was letting in the free-kick from Bruno Guimaraes that Fabian Schar scored for Newcastle’s third goal last week. This unfortunate ending overshadowed Kelleher's solid performances during his 11 games in the squad. In one of Arne Slot's rare choices, he has decided to start Darwin Nunez in the forward position, while Cody Gakpo will begin the match on the bench.

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Arne Slot has chosen what is likely his best lineup as the Reds aim to return to form and secure a victory tonight.

As anticipated, Alisson is back with the team for the first time since early October.

Liverpool's Starting Lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Substitutes: Jaros, Kelleher, Endo, Gakpo, Elliott, McConnell, Norris, Quansah

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Liverpool Aims For Strong Start Continuation

Arne Slot's team has kicked off the season in excellent form, performing well both in their home league and in European competitions. They are currently at the top of the Premier League and Champions League standings.

They were disappointed by the weekend's weather, which led to the postponement of the Merseyside derby at Everton. However, they are eager to keep their momentum going as they head to Girona.

They are the only team to have won all five of their matches in the tournament. Having recently defeated Real Madrid, they're expected to secure another win against a team that has only gathered three points so far.

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Update On Alisson's Potential Return

Regarding the possibility of Alisson making a comeback to the Liverpool squad, Arne Slot remarked: “It’s clear how significant it is to have Alisson on the field, given his remarkable performance for both this club over the years and the Brazilian national team.”

“It’s great to have him back in the mix. However, considering how well his substitute performed, it’s going to be a challenge to surpass that level. We’re definitely expecting the same results or possibly even a slight improvement. Caoimh did an excellent job, so we can confidently say that we have two outstanding goalkeepers. It’s the same situation we have with our left wingers, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.”

"For many years, Alisson has been exceptional for this club, and we are looking forward to him continuing that form in the weeks and months ahead."

Mike Jones, December 10, 2024, at 4:20 PM

Alisson Set To Return For Champions League Rescue

The Irish player successfully blocked a penalty kick taken by Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid during Liverpool's most recent Champions League match. Interestingly, Liverpool has triumphed in nine out of the eleven games that Alisson has been unavailable for.

Mike Jones, December 10, 2024, 4:15 PM

Prediction: Girona Vs Liverpool Matchup

Given Liverpool's impressive performance in European competitions and the manager's goal of fostering a winning mindset in his squad, it's likely they'll maintain their strong play and increase their lead atop the standings. It's difficult to imagine anything other than a victory for the away team this evening.

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Predicted Line-ups: Girona Vs Liverpool

Here's our take on how the two teams will be arranged tonight, considering the most recent injury reports from the coaches and other relevant factors:

Girona's starting lineup features Gazzaniga in goal, with a defense that includes A. Martinez, Lopez, Krejci, and Gutierrez. In the midfield, Martin and Romeu take their positions, while Asprilla, Van de Beek, and Danjuma support the attack. Up front is Miovski.

Liverpool Starting Lineup: Alisson in goal; with Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, and Robertson in defense; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, and Jones in midfield; and Salah, Nunez, and Diaz leading the attack.

Mike Jones, December 10, 2024, at 4:05 PM.