At the beginning of the campaign, Liverpool were expected to fight for the Premier League title with Manchester City. However, things have not gone according to plan for the Reds.
Roberto Firmino, who scored twice in the second leg of the 3-3 draw against Benfica, could be the only player to miss the match against Villarreal.
Roberto Firmino scored a brace against Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie to help Liverpool secure a 3-3 draw at Anfield.
With one foot firmly in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool will host Benfica at the Anfield for the second leg.
Inter Milan will travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 second leg fixture on Tuesday.
Liverpool defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg fixture at San Siro on Wednesday.
The Brazilian picked up the issue after coming on at half-time of Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
Firmino might not be a regular goalscoring threat for Liverpool, but his tireless workrate opens up spaces for other players in the final third.
As Gameweek 8 of the Premier League 2021-22 comes to a close, we look at the major talking points from all the matches played this week.
The Egyptian netted the Reds' fourth in the win at Vicarage Road when he beat three Watford players before producing a clinical finish.
