Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Sparta Prague
Match Time & Date:
07/03/2024
18:45
Prediction: 0-1
Liverpool
Epet Arena will be packed when Sparta Prague and Liverpool square off against each other in the Europa League last 16, first leg. Sparta Prague set up a meeting with Liverpool by beating Galatasaray in the two-legged tie and, no doubt, they are eager to claim a major scalp in the upcoming double-header. Defender Jaroslav Zeleny is back from suspension, while all Pavelka, Pesek, and Vindheim should miss out with injuries.
The Reds, on the other hand, have already clinched one trophy this term, with the team beating Chelsea in the EFL Cup final, but it is well known that Jurgen Klopp wants to win everything. Darwin Nunez is pushing for a start after scoring a late winner against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, while Mohamed Salah remains doubtful. Anyhow, away win should be considered as Jurgen Klopp’s men keep on winning regardless of the players named in the starting XI.
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 (Sparta Prague):
Established in 1893, Sparta Prague is one of Europe’s oldest clubs and the most successful side in Czech Republic, having won no fewer than 36 league titles and 27 Czech Cup trophies. The club play their games at the Generali Arena in Prague and hold a long-lasting rivalry with Slavia Prague.
Sparta Prague enjoyed their Golden Years in the 1960’s, when average attendance was nearly 40,000 and players like Jiri Tichy, Andrej Kvasnak and Vaclav Masek entertained the crowds week in week out. Rudi largely impressed in the maiden Champions League campaign during the 1991/92 season as they finished second in the semi-final group, meaning they were among top 4 European sides at the moment.
Nevertheless, Sparta Prague have enjoyed little to no success on the European stage since, reaching the Champions League knockout stages on just one occasion, with their latest major coup the return of prodigal son Tomas Rosicky from Arsenal.
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