Our prediction for this Europa League match:
St Gilloise
Match Time & Date:
14/12/2023
11:45 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Liverpool
St Gilloise take on Liverpool at Lotto Park in a highly-anticipated Europa League game. The Jupiler League outfit face a must-win situation against the Reds as they are three points behind second-place Toulouse in Group E, but beating the in-form Premier League side is easier said than done. Midfielder Charles Vanhoutte serves a one-game ban, while Elton Kabangu has overcome his injury.
Liverpool, on the other hand, aim to cement top position in Group E, but seeing that Jurgen Klopp is widely expected to rest key players in Thursday’s clash, we are tempted to put our money on the underdogs. All Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott should be recalled to the starting XI, while Alexis Mac Allister, Joel Matip, Diogo Jota, and Andy Robertson remain on the sidelines with injuries. The Europa League clash comes too early for talented midfielder Stefan Bajcetic, who is closing in on a return.
Highlighted Player (Mohamed Salah):
Mohamed Salah is considered one of the best African players. Salah began his senior career at El Mokawloon, scoring 11 goals in 41 league appearances for the club and in 2012 he moved to Europe, signing a four-year deal with Swiss side Basel.
The pacey winger, who is capable of playing as a striker as well was producing outstanding displays for the RotBlau from 2012 to 2014 and, as a result, Chelsea chiefs decided to sign him on 26 January, 2015 for a fee of £11 million. Mohamed Salah, though, failed to impress in the Premier league and one year later he was sent on loan to Fiorentina.
After making 16 league appearances for the Viola in the Serie A, the left-footed winger signed a loan deal with Roma on 6 August, 2015. The Romans made the contract permanent on 3 August, 2016. Speaking of his international career, Salah made his Egypt debut on 3 September, 2011 in a 2-1 loss to Sierra Leone. It has to be noted that he was named Roma’s player of the season (2015/2016).
Highlighted Team (Liverpool):
Founded back in 1892, Liverpool are one of England’s and world’s most famous clubs. The Reds hold a high-profile rivalry with Everton and there have always been fireworks when the two teams take on each other in the Merseyside derby.
The Reds welcome their opponents at Anfield and it has to be noted that they have already won 18 first division trophies. Liverpool were on the verge of lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and left the Reds without a title.
Liverpool won one of their last Champions League trophy's in 2005, with the team coming from three goals behind to beat Milan in a historic clash in Istanbul. The Reds have clinched six European Cups and it is no surprise they are regarded as one of the greatest European clubs.
The likes of Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Paul Ince, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness, Sami Hyypia and Luis Suarez are some of the most notable footballers to have represented the club over the years. The club’s anthem is You’ll Never Walk Alone and their shirt colour is red.
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