Liverpool look well set to secure progress to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, with even Thursday’s visitors Sparta Prague unlikely to believe they can overhaul a 5-1 deficit.Darwin Nunez netted twice as the Reds romped home at the epet Arena, while the game also provided vital minutes for Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah.
The former started in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, while Salah came off the bench. Both might be rested on Thursday, with Jurgen Klopp’s selection likely to reflect his plans for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.Opposite number Brian Priske may also rotate. His side currently lead their domestic league by just a single point from local rivals Slavia following Sunday’s 4-0 defeat to Viktoria Plzen and with them also into the semi-finals of the Czech Cup, they have other priorities. Klopp says Salah is ready to start but may not be risked, while Ibrahima Konate is kept out by a hamstring issue.Diogo Jota (knee), Curtis Jones (shin), Alisson Becker (thigh) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) headline a packed injury list, suggesting youngsters such as James McConnell and Bobby Clark could be handed starts.
Asger Sorensen was withdrawn in the first leg with a hamstring injury and remains a doubt for Sparta. Ladislav Krejci is almost certain to play due to an impending suspension following his two yellow cards in Plzen.
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The stats Liverpool won all three of their Europa League Group E games by a combined aggregate score of 11-1.
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