Liverpool face Lille at Anfield in the Champions League tonight, with the hosts looking to secure their place in the last 16 of the competition.
Arne Slot’s side have been the most impressive team in the competition so far – winning all six of their matches, including dominant wins over Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen – and need just one point to book their automatic place in the next round.
And they face a Lille side who have exceeded expectations so far in Europe, as they sit in eighth – the final automatic qualification place – having beaten Real Madrid and drawn to Juventus.
Bruno Genesio’s side will be desperate for three points as they hunt a place in the round of 16, with a home fixture against Feyenoord still to come for the French side.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news from Anfield below:
Jota ruled out for several weeks as Liverpool manager Arne Slot provides injury update
Diogo Jota will be out for several weeks with a muscle problem as the striker faces a second spell on the sidelines this season.
Liverpool are likely to be without him for matches including their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham and the rearranged Merseyside derby at Goodison Park while they will have to wait and see if he is fit for next month’s trip to Manchester City.
Richard Jolly21 January 2025 18:15
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Chiesa.
Lille XI: Chevalier; Meunier, Diakite, Ribeiro, Ismaily; Andre, Bouaddi; Bakker, Cabella, Sahraoui; David.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 18:05
Team news
Joe Gomez is Liverpool’s only long-term absentee, though Diogo Jota is a doubt having missed the win at Brentford with a niggle. Some rotation can be expected as Arne Slot continues to balance efforts domestic and continental.
Lille are currently without defensive pair Tiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 18:00
Is Liverpool vs Lille on TV?
When is Liverpool vs Lille?
Liverpool vs Lille is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 21 January at Anfield.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Amazon Prime Video, with coverage from 7pm.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 17:50
Liverpool vs Lille LIVE
A perfect six wins from six games leave Arne Slot’s side top of the tree in Europe, just as they are in the Premier League, and all but assured of direct progression through to the knockout rounds.
Their visitors, though, are also going well, sitting eighth with two games to go having lost just once in the competition so far.
A surprise win at Anfield would be a real boost as they look to join their opponents in avoiding the two-legged play-off round.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 17:40
Liverpool vs Lille LIVE
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s Champions League match between Liverpool and Lille.
The league phase leaders need just one point to ensure a place in the competition’s last 16, while Lille are also looking to take a step closer to automatic qualification for the next round.
And we’ll have all the latest build-up and team news right here.
Chris Wilson21 January 2025 17:28
