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Liverpool predicted lineup and team news vs Aston Villa
TL;DR
Liverpool faces Aston Villa in a crucial Premier League match, with both teams vying for Champions League qualification. A win will secure their spot in next season's tournament.
Key points
- Liverpool and Aston Villa are tied on 59 points
- A win secures Champions League qualification for next season
- Aston Villa's manager is Arne Slot
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Liverpool predicted lineup and team news vs Aston Villa
Liverpool travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Friday night with Champions League qualification in reach for both teams.
A win for either will seal their place in next season’s Champions League, with the sides currently locked together on 59 points.
Arne Slot is hopeful his team can bounce back from recent setbacks against Manchester United and Chelsea, with his team booed following last week’s draw with the latter.
Liverpool will need to improve on a poor record away from home that has seen the Reds beaten eight times on the road in the Premier League this season.
Liverpool team news
The visitors are boosted by the return of Mohamed Salah, who is fit and available for after a recent hamstring issue. Salah could return to the side alongside Alexander Isak, who featured only from the bench against Chelsea.
Ibrahima Konate, Alisson Becker and Florian Wirtz all have doubts around their involvement, with late calls to be made on the trio.
Q&A
What are the implications of the Liverpool vs Aston Villa match?
The match is critical for both teams as a win will guarantee their qualification for next season's Champions League.
How many points do Liverpool and Aston Villa have ahead of their match?
Both Liverpool and Aston Villa are currently tied with 59 points in the Premier League.
Who is the manager of Aston Villa and what is his recent performance?
Aston Villa is managed by Arne Slot, who is looking to recover from recent disappointing results against Manchester United and Chelsea.
