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Marseille vs Liverpool, European night with high stakes

Liverpool head to Marseille knowing that European form has offered a steadier rhythm than domestic life this season. Four wins from six continental fixtures have kept qualification within reach, yet the margins remain fine. Another misstep would drag Arne Slot’s side towards an unwanted play off, adding weight to an already crowded calendar.

There is a familiar sense of tension around Liverpool’s campaign. Slot has spoken repeatedly about the strain of fixtures and injuries, and Europe has often felt like a release rather than a burden. Victory here would go a long way towards smoothing the path into the knockout rounds, but the setting could hardly be more demanding.

Stade Velodrome challenge

Marseille at home are rarely passive participants. The Stade Velodrome carries a reputation built over decades, noise rolling down from the stands and into the legs of visiting teams. Marseille’s European results have been uneven, winning half of their matches, yet a positive outcome here would place them firmly in control of their own fate.

Roberto De Zerbi’s squad carries a distinctly familiar look. Angel Gomes has become a regular presence, while Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmieri and Pierre Emil Hojbjerg bring Premier League experience to a side comfortable in possession and ambitious in intent. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang leads the line, partnered by Neal Maupay, offering movement rather than menace but always capable of disruption.

Liverpool team news and Salah watch

Liverpool arrive with a shorter injury list than in recent weeks, though absences remain significant. Conor Bradley’s season is over with a knee injury, Alexander Isak continues his recovery from a broken leg, and Giovanni Leoni is still working back from ACL surgery.

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Attention, inevitably, centres on Mohamed Salah. His AFCON campaign ended on Saturday, with Egypt finishing fourth, and it remains unclear how quickly he will be reintegrated. Slot is expected to clarify his plans in the pre match press conference. After a flat 1-1 draw with Burnley, changes appear likely, with Alexis Mac Allister, Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez all pushing for starts.

Prediction shaped by form and atmosphere

Liverpool’s recent results offer little reassurance. Four draws in their last five matches point to a side searching for fluency, particularly away from home. Marseille, by contrast, arrive with goals in abundance, 16 scored across their last three outings, even if context tempers the numbers.

Prediction: 2-2 Draw