Liverpool will be aiming to continue their perfect Champions League start on Wednesday.
The Reds kicked off their latest European campaign last month by beating AC Milan. They now face more Italian opposition at Anfield, with Bologna set to be the visitors to Merseyside.
Arne Slot has already been getting his side prepared for the game following the weekend’s victory against Wolves at Molineux. The Dutchman will certainly be keen for a positive result against Bologna, especially as he is set to make his European debut at Anfield.
While that will be at the forefront of his mind, he will also have one eye on this weekend’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. Take a look at all of the headlines from the red half of Merseyside:
Liverpool boss Slot has rejected the chance to repeat a trick that saw the Reds sign cult hero Joel Matip. The Merseysiders were previously linked with a move for ex-Red Bull Salzburg defender Oumar Solet.
The centre-back was available on a free transfer after seeing his contract terminated by mutual consent last month. And he has now found a new club.
Solet has penned a deal with Italian side Udinese. He could potentially make his debut this weekend with a clash against Lecce ahead of a trip to the San Siro to face AC Milan.
Injury blows confirmed
On the topic of Italian clubs, the Reds have been handed a double injury blow ahead of their showdown with Bologna. Slot has confirmed that forwards Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa have sustained injuries.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Dutchman said: “Diogo missed two sessions after the game against Wolves. He took a knock.
“I am expecting him to be with us tomorrow. Federico trained with us yesterday. Came today with some problems so not expecting him to be with us. It’s a shame for him. I’m not expecting him to be out for very long.”
In better news, Darwin Nunez is set to return. The forward has returned to training after missing the weekend’s win against Wolves.
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