Match Preview: Liverpool are no just three good performances away from ending the season on a high and not only has the chance to win some sliverware but make their way into the Champions League places by winning the Europa League. It will be a massive task however as Villarreal are one of the most consistent team in Spain outside top 3. Villarreal who are already well placed to qualify for Champions League next season will be looking to take positive result back to anfield.
yellow submarine as they are known in Spain, Villarreal has a solid squad with some very technically gifted players like Denis Suarez who will be they key in attacking role while Cedric Bakambu (22 goals in all competitions) is one played Liverpool need to mark out of the game if they were to qualify. Villarreal’s real strength is their water tight defense with Victor Ruiz at the heart of the action and over the course of La Liga season they have only conceded 31 goals so far only Barcelona and Atletico has conceded less.
Having said that Spanish side do tend to bottle it when it really matters. They have reached the Champions League semifinal once before when Arsenal defeated them on aggregate while Another semifinal in Europa League followed back in 2010/11 season where they lost against FC Porto. Liverpool on the other hand rarely miss out once they reach later stages.
Team News & Lineups: Jurgen Klopp is likely to keep the winning formula with Sturridge playing upfron alogside trio of attacking roles in Firmino, Coutinho and Adam Lallana while James Milner and Lucas set to start in central midfield. This is how I expect both teams to lineup on Thursday night.
Match Predictions: Liverpool need to produce another superb performances over two legs to breakdown Villarreal who are one of the most technically strong sides in spain. A decent result away from home will set up Liverpool’s home game at Anfield nicely and thats what I expect to happen with a score draw at El Madrigal and a norrow win at Anfield will get them through to yet another European final. See More
yellow submarine as they are known in Spain, Villarreal has a solid squad with some very technically gifted players like Denis Suarez who will be they key in attacking role while Cedric Bakambu (22 goals in all competitions) is one played Liverpool need to mark out of the game if they were to qualify. Villarreal’s real strength is their water tight defense with Victor Ruiz at the heart of the action and over the course of La Liga season they have only conceded 31 goals so far only Barcelona and Atletico has conceded less.
Having said that Spanish side do tend to bottle it when it really matters. They have reached the Champions League semifinal once before when Arsenal defeated them on aggregate while Another semifinal in Europa League followed back in 2010/11 season where they lost against FC Porto. Liverpool on the other hand rarely miss out once they reach later stages.
Team News & Lineups: Jurgen Klopp is likely to keep the winning formula with Sturridge playing upfron alogside trio of attacking roles in Firmino, Coutinho and Adam Lallana while James Milner and Lucas set to start in central midfield. This is how I expect both teams to lineup on Thursday night.
Match Predictions: Liverpool need to produce another superb performances over two legs to breakdown Villarreal who are one of the most technically strong sides in spain. A decent result away from home will set up Liverpool’s home game at Anfield nicely and thats what I expect to happen with a score draw at El Madrigal and a norrow win at Anfield will get them through to yet another European final. See More
