Liverpool are currently occupying second position in Group C of the Champions League, while the visitors, who are yet to open their account, are languishing at the bottom of the four-team table.
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Liverpool will host Rangers in a UEFA Champions League fixture at the Anfield on Tuesday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a thrilling 3-3 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League match on Saturday. Rangers, meanwhile, thrashed Hearts 4-0 in a Scottish Premiership match on the same day. Liverpool are currently occupying second position in Group C of the Champions League, while the visitors, who are yet to open their account, are languishing at the bottom of the four-team table.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2022
Liverpool began their 2022-23 Champions League campaign with a 4-1 defeat to Napoli on September 7, before getting the better of Ajax 2-1, six days later. Against the Dutch outfit, Mohammed Salah’s opener was canceled out by Mohammed Kudus, but Joel Matip’s last-ditch winner helped the Reds take all three points at home. Meanwhile Jurgen Klopp’s side also haven’t made a great start to their Premier League season, having won just two of their opening seven games to be sitting at the ninth position in the standings. Last time out, Leandro Trossard’s early brace put the Seagulls in front before Roberto Firmino’s double leveled the score for Liverpool. Although Adam Webster’s own goal gave the lead to the Reds, Trossard’s third goal of the night, seven minutes from time, helped Brighton earn a point at Anfield.
Rangers, on the other hand, have made an impressive start to their league campaign, having won six of their opening eight games to be sitting at the second spot in the Scottish top flight standings. The Gers’ only league defeat came against leaders Celtic, early in September. Meanwhile, in their last outing against Hearts on Saturday, Antonio Colak netted a brace, while Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent scored one goal each to secure all three points for Rangers. However, Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side have lost both their Champions League games this term, against Ajax (4-0) and Napoli (3-0).
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Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson is sidelined with knee injury, while central defender Ibrahima Konate is also recovering from knee problem. Midfielders Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are long-term absentees. Darwin Nunez is likely to lead the line with Salah and Diaz in support. As for Rangers, Sands is out with a red-card suspension. Last game’s goal-scorer Morelos could spearhead the attack alongside Kent and Tillman.
Liverpool probable starting lineup: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Elliott, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Jota, Diaz
Rangers probable starting lineup: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Davies, Barisic, Lundstram, Davis, Jack, Tillman, Morelos, Kent
The UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Rangers will take place at Anfield on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Liverpool vs Rangers | Key details |
| Date | October 4 (UK) |
| Venue | Anfield |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Wednesday) |
For the football fans in India, live coverage of the UEFA Champions League matches will be available on Sony Sports network. Besides, fans can live stream via Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in the United Kingdom can catch the live action via BT Sport Ultimate, BT Sport 2, LiveScore app, BT Sport app, BTsport.com and BBC Radio 5 live.
