Liverpool vs Ajax is the upcoming match with Klopp looking to bounce back after the horrors of Naples against a strong Ajax team.

Date, Location and Kick Off:

Liverpool vs Ajax will take place on the 14th September at 12:30 am. The Match will take place in Anfield, Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Ajax: Match Preview:

Liverpool were handed a reality check in Naples, with Napoli picking up a 4-1 win against Jurgen Klopp's side. Liverpool were thoroughly outplayed on the night, and Klopp will demand a strong reaction from his players here.

Liverpool Football Club will mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen at Tuesday's Champions League tie against AFC Ajax.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 12, 2022

On the other hand, Ajax managed to pick up a 4-0 win over Rangers in their group opener, and they will fancy their chances of piling further misery on a struggling Liverpool side. The Reds have had a disappointing start to the new season, and they have picked up just three wins from eight competitive matches across all competitions so far.

Liverpool have had some time to rest and regroup after the hammering against Napoli due to their weekend's postponed fixture and it remains to be seen whether the players can step up and grind out the first win of their European campaign at Anfield tomorrow night.

Good morning to:

• All Ajax fans
• The @ChampionsLeague

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) September 13, 2022

There is no doubt that Liverpool are the better team on paper, but Ajax have all the confidence and momentum with them. There is no reason why they cannot pull off an upset in Merseyside.

Team News:

Liverpool:

Liverpool have endured a number of injury problems since the start of the season, and Tuesday's game will be no different. Jurgen Klopp will be without some of his key players against Ajax due to injuries.

Ibrahima Konate (knee) and Jordan Henderson (hamstring) continue to be sidelined with their respective issues. Meanwhile, Andrew Robertson picked up an injury against Napoli and is set to be sidelined until after the international break.

Preparations for #LIVAJA 🔛 pic.twitter.com/6kOZTlVAaq

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 12, 2022

Youngsters Curtis Jones and Calvin Ramsay are sidelined as well. Midfielders Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were not included in the UEFA Champions League squad, and they are set to miss out as well.

Alisson Becker is expected to continue in goal after a fine performance against Napoli. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the only right-back available in the squad right now and the England international is set to start once again.

Meanwhile, Joel Matip is expected to start ahead of Joe Gomez, who dropped a disastrous performance against Napoli last time out. Matip will partner Virgil van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool's defence, and Kostas Tsimikas is set to replace the injured Robertson.

Joel Matip wants the squad to pull together to shake off a difficult start to our #UCL campaign.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 12, 2022

n the midfield, Liverpool had been handed a major boost. Thiago Alcantara returned to action last week, and the Spanish international is expected to start alongside Fabinho and Harvey Elliott in the middle of the park.

Finally, in the attack, Darwin Nunez is expected to get his first UEFA Champions League start for Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz expected to start alongside him in the final third against Ajax.

Ajax:

Mohamed Ihattaren is the only injury worry for Ajax this week, and Alfred Schreuder is thus expected to field the same team that picked up a 4-0 win over Rangers.

Interesting, right Jari? 😏#UCL #livaja pic.twitter.com/15hx4lO3yx

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) September 12, 2022

Ajax are likely to deploy their free-flowing 4-3-3 system here and take the game to the hosts.

Remko Pasveer will start in goal, and the back four will comprise of Devyne Rensch, Jurrien Timber, Calvin Bassey and Daley Blind. 

Déjà vu… 😎 pic.twitter.com/LJcuZofbPc

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) September 12, 2022

Edson Alvarez, Steven Berghuis and Kenneth Taylor should form the midfield three, and Mohammed Kudus is set to lead the line for Ajax against Liverpool, starting alongside Susan Tadic and Steven Bergwijn in the final third.

Liverpool vs Ajax: Head to Head:

Liverpool have a good record against Ajax and have won two out of the four matches played between the two teams. Ajax have managed only one victory against Liverpool and will want to level the scales on Tuesday.

The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2020 and ended in a 1-0 victory for Liverpool. Ajax gave a good account of themselves on the day and will look to prove their mettle this week.

Key Stats:

• Liverpool have won their last two matches against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League.
• Ajax are looking for their first win over the Premier League giants since 1996. They are winless in the last five matches against the English club.
• In their last 46 European campaigns, Liverpool have lost their first home match just twice.
• Ajax have lost just two of their last 25 away matches in European competitions.
• Liverpool suffered their joint heaviest Champions League defeat against Napoli, and they have never lost their first two matches in any European campaign.

Predicted Line-ups:

Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Ajax Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Pasveer; Rensch, Timber, Bassey, Blind; Berghuis, Alvarez, Taylor; Tadic, Kudus, Bergwijn

LIV vs AJA: Dream11 Predictions

If Carlo Ancelotti decides to accept the Brazilian position, Real Madrid will be working on hiring Jurgen Klopp, who might make a spectacular comeback to management. Among Jurgen Klopp's greatest achievements was leading Liverpool to the Premier League and a UEFA Champions League title. He stepped down as manager after the 2023-24 season. He also led Borussia Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles. 

Read Also: Brazil wants to sign current Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after recent humiliation against Argentina.

Jurgen Klopp is currently working as a leader of global soccer for the Red Bull group, Klopp stated that he would not manage another English club and might be he will not be interested with management forever. However, he could choose to coach a national team or take a job.

Either of those options might be presented soon to him. According to TRBFootball, Klopp is reportedly one of the options for Brazil's national team head coach after Dorival Junior's dismissal. However, Carlo Ancelotti is also Brazil's top pick, according to different reports, Brazil's national football management has even begun negotiations with him. 

🚨NEW: Real Madrid among three clubs eyeing Jurgen Klopp for a sensational return to management, @GraemeBailey. pic.twitter.com/e5moUf65EX

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) March 29, 2025

According to the reports, Klopp is one of the candidates Real Madrid is working on to replace their manager if Carlo Ancelotti departs. Los Blancos are looking for a manager who has worked with a mix of young players and superstars and the former Liverpool manager most definitely possesses that.

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As Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world, there would undoubtedly be some appeal if Klopp were to return to club management. Xabi Alonso, a former Real Madrid and Liverpool player is reportedly Los Blancos' preferred candidate.

 There is no assurance that he would accept the position at Real Madrid if it were offered, though, as he declined to leave his position at Bayer Leverkusen when the Liverpool position became available last year. That appears to be the case with Jurgen Klopp as well. But there is still a chance to connect with his former star Trent Alexander Arnold, who is rumored to be very close to joining Real Madrid.

Liverpool FC is reportedly on the verge of arranging Darwin Nunez's departure from Anfield this summer if the Saudi Arabian revives its interest in the striker.

The Uruguayan striker had moved to the Reds from Portuguese giants Benfica in a deal worth up to £85 million back in the summer transfer window of 2022.

With a struggling season continuing for him at the Merseyside club, Nunez is believed to be out of new coach Arne Slot's plans and will look to rejuvenate his career in the Gulf.

Nunez may leave Liverpool in the upcoming transfer window

Nunez's Liverpool career has been affected by difficulties, as he has found it hard to establish himself in the club throughout his early years.

In his three years at the Merseyside club, he has scored 40 goals in 136 games across all competitions, but this season has been the most disappointing so far for the 25-year-old, as he has scored just seven times across all competitions.

With the direction of new head coach Arne Slot, Nunez has found himself out of favor, another contributing factor to speculation about his future. 

🗞️ Liverpool are reportedly expecting major transfer offers from clubs in the Saudi Pro League for Darwin Nunez this summer.

(Source: @caughtoffside) pic.twitter.com/Zo5DqYSj6m

— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) March 28, 2025

Renowned Football Transfer journalist Duncan Castles broke the news on the latest episode of 'The Transfers Podcast' that Liverpool would accept a big Saudi Arabian offer and would be willing to urge Nunez to leave if they come back for him. Castles stated:

Liverpool would be happy if the Saudis came in and would encourage a move for Nunez. They would like to get some kind of significant return on the initial €75 million that they paid Benfica three years ago.

“From the Saudi perspective, [Nunez] still has that ability to be a name within the Saudi game and to deliver goals with his physicality. Interestingly, I’m told that his girlfriend, Lorena Manas, who is the ex-wife of former Barcelona player Aleix Vidal, has been working with agents to explore opportunities elsewhere.

“So it looks like this is both sides pushing against the same door with Nunez, or at least Nunez’s partner, encouraging him to look for a move and Liverpool happy to sell the player with a strong, affluent potential buyer in Saudi Arabia.

Interestingly, it had been hinted that Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr had made a substantial annual deal of €35 million towards Nunez back in January, having already made an offer of £58 million for the forward.

According to reports, Nunez's girlfriend, Lorena Manas, has also been working closely with agents to look into possible transfers in mutual consent, implying a joint pressure for a potential move.

UEFA has assigned an Ethics and disciplinary inspector to the actions of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos after Real Madrid's dramatic win in the penalty shoot-out over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match on March 12.

One of the incidents being examined is a gesture of Antonio Rudiger's cut-throat celebrations towards the Atletico Madrid's fan base. Meanwhile, some video footage is circulating on social media, showing that Mbappe is making a gesture of groin-squeezing during the triumph celebrations. If the investigations lead to charges and a guilty sentence, the players could face disciplinary actions in the form of suspension, fines, or both.

UEFA's Statement:

🚨 UEFA announce they have opened an investigation into celebrations of Rüdiger, Ceballos, Mbappé and Vinicius Jr after the Real Madrid vs Atlético game at the Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/Ni4D54i71P

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2025

A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Daniel Ceballos Fernández, and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid CF on 12 March 2025.

What would Real Madrid's planning be?

Real Madrid will eagerly await UEFA's final statement, as a ban for Vinicius, Rudiger, Ceballos, and Mbappe could significantly impact their preparations for the tie against Arteta. They will face the Gunners on April 8 in the Emirates Stadium, with the return fixture a week later in Santiago Bernabeu.

Previous Incidents:

An example of similar behavior in the past led to financial fines and suspensions, setting an example that could influence UEFA’s decision on the current case.  Last summer, during Euro 2024, England midfielder Jude Bellingham was fined 30,000 euros and handed a one-match suspended ban for a groin-squeezing gesture after scoring a late equalizer in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia in the tournament’s Round of 16.

Another example occurred in 2019 when Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone received a 20,000 euro fine for a similar act after his team scored against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League.

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Bayern Munich's Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies will miss six months due to a torn ACL, ending his season. The left-back suffered the injury during Canada's 2-1 victory over the United States of America last weekend. As a result, he was replaced after just 12 minutes. Even though the players and coaching staff seemed initially upbeat. It appears that the problem is more serious than previously.

The Club revealed that Davies will now be sidelined for at least six months due to a tear in his right knee's cruciate ligament. This conclusion was made after tests on the issue were conducted in Munich on Wednesday. He is scheduled for surgery, on Wednesday.

Dayot Upamecano will be out for an extended period.

Fight your way back quickly, Upa! 🍀

🔗 https://t.co/ZM2SZfWqRY pic.twitter.com/N3r0B3GfcD

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 26, 2025

Bayern Munich, who continue to be in the running for the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champions League this season were depressed by the news. The team will also need to address Dayot Upamecano's absence for several weeks due to left knee soreness.  So, Alphonso Davies' news is not the only issue for the Bavarians from the international break.

🚨 Bayern confirm Alphonso Davies has suffered ACL injury and he will be out for 6 months.

Dayot Upamecano will also be sidelined for several weeks with loose joints in his left knee. pic.twitter.com/Iai9gdgs9X

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 26, 2025

Alphonso Davies would not participate in the UEFA Champions League or the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. Vincent Kompany, the head coach of Bayern Munich, is disappointed by the news, as his team is trying for both the German title and the European cup this season.

Alphonso Davies has suffered an ACL tear.

Get well soon, Phonzy! We are all with you! ❤️

🔗 https://t.co/ZM2SZfWqRY pic.twitter.com/wGUafP5G8a

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 26, 2025

Alphonso Davies has been a consistent member of the Bayern Munich team, this season. In 30 games across all the competitions, he contributed three goals including two assists. With eight games remaining in the Bundesliga title race, Bayern Munich led Bayer Leverkusen by six points. Next Month, the German giant will play Inter Milan in a crucial UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match.

Sporting Director Max Eberl on the injuries to Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano. 💬

🔗 https://t.co/ZM2SZfWqRY pic.twitter.com/lws2CffBFY

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 26, 2025

The Bavarians have been hit with a massive setback as they will miss Alphonso Davies for the remainder season, which means Vincent Kompany will have to play his alternative. Alphonso Davies has been impressive for the Bavarians under Vincent Kompany. His presence was significant for the team in the matches, helping them maintain their lead at the top of the table and keeping their UEFA Champions League aspiring alive.

Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set to join Real Madrid with reports suggesting that the Liverpool defender has finally agreed to move. Alexander-Arnold has been Real Madrid's biggest transfer target over the past few years. After Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, Los Blancos boss Florentino Perez's main target was Trent. However, over the past few years, Trent declined all the Los Blancos offers. 

According to @marca, Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid is 99% complete 👀

The England right-back looks set to follow Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu 🌟 pic.twitter.com/UJygPsBYhw

— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 21, 2025

According to reports from Caught Offside, Los Blancos has finally secured the signing of the English Full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. According to the reports, Trent will join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer transfer window. Real Madrid has been working on this scene for over two years, and finally, Trent declined Liverpool's every offer and wants to join Real Madrid.

🚨 BREAKING: Alexander Arnold’s signing is at 90%, practically DONE. He has a foot and a half in Real Madrid. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/8qDKDms2UY

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) December 29, 2024

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this January with Los Blancos keen on restricting a deal despite being able to join as a free agent in the summer. Moreover, Trent wants to stay at Liverpool this season and now he has struck a verbal agreement with Los Blancos' boss Carlo Ancelotti (according to Marca). But it remains unclear whether the agreement means the deal will go through this month.

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Liverpool already rejected a bid from Real Madrid in this winter transfer window. Although Liverpool and Real Madrid's management have remained quiet about this deal, it is looking like Trent wants to finish this season as a Liverpool player before waving goodbye to the Reds.

Trent is a talented right-back and has been a key player for Liverpool in recent years his quality has caught the eyes of Real Madrid's management. European giants like Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona were also in this transfer saga competing with Real Madrid, but Trent himself chose the Los Blancos. Liverpool's manager Arne Slot tried everything to convince the player to stay, but it seems that the English full-back already made his decision to move to the Spanish capital, where he will join Carlo Ancelotti's managed side.