It’s hard not to have one eye on the Manchester City game on Sunday. But before all of that, Liverpool have an important game in the Europa League tonight. The Reds will want to beat Sparta Prague, to make the tie at Anfield more comfortable ahead of the international break and another big FA Cup clash next week.
Speaking in his press conference, Jurgen Klopp was very much adamant that Liverpool are focused on the task ahead tonight. The Reds are expected to name a strong starting XI, they will take the game seriously.
Sparta Prague, are going to be a tough opponent. They cannot be underestimated. Having beaten a very much tougher opponent in Galatasaray in the last round, Sparta Prague also finished above Real Betis in the group-stages. They are an impressive attacking side, who will look to exploit Liverpool.
On top of that, they will have the full support of the crowd behind them.
Bobby Clark expected to make his European debut for Liverpool
While Liverpool are expected to field a strong team, one player could be in line to make his European debut for the Reds tonight. 19-year-old Bobby Clark may have started in the Premier League for the Reds last weekend, however he is yet to feature for Liverpool in Europe.
That is likely to change tonight, though. Jurgen Klopp is still missing several of his key midfielders and in their absence Clark could very much be in line to be named in the starting XI for the second time in a row.
With the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai unlikely to start, Clark should be given the nod to feature in this game. It would be a huge call from Klopp, however, the youngster is definitely ready for the challenge. Clark has been brilliant since he’s been asked to come into this Liverpool team.
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