Liverpool continue their Champions League campaign with the visit of Dutch champions. Ajax to Anfield on Tuesday, knowing that another defeat could seriously. Hamper their chances of making the knockout stages already.
The Reds opened their Group A account with a shocking 4-1 defeat to Napoli last week. Luis Diaz’s second half strike proving to be just a consolation. Dismal performance from Jurgen Klopp’s men, who will now be keen to make amends.
A tricky test against Ajax is up next, though, with the Eredivisie outfit seeing off Rangers. Amsterdam in their first group game last week, with goals from Edson Alvarez. Steven Berghuis, Mohammed Kudus and Steven Bergwijn securing all three points.
What channel is Champions League Liverpool vs Ajax? Kick-off time
When is Liverpool vs Ajax?
Liverpool vs Ajax will kick-off at 8pm on Tuesday, September 13 at Anfield.
The last meeting between these two sides came back in December 2020 at the same stage of this competition, as the Reds secured a narrow 1-0 victory over their visitors.
Even without the likes of Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago and Roberto Firmino in the starting lineup, Liverpool managed to secure all three points thanks to Curtis Jones’ 58th minute strike, following a goalless first half, and advance to the knockout stages.
Liverpool must bounce back from their abysmal showing in the 4-1 defeat to Napoli last week ( Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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How to watch
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate, while there will also be a live stream service online via the BT Sport app and BT Sport website.
Jurgen Klopp has seen a return from injury for a number of players of late but there is still a worrying amount of first team stars in the treatment room ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Ajax, meaning he will have to utilise what is left of his squad depth for this fixture.
Fabio Carvalho is available once more after returning to training this week, but Andrew Robertson has joined Jordan Henderson (thigh), Ibrahima Konate (knee), Naby Keita (thigh), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (thigh), Curtis Jones (foot), Caoimhin Kelleher (groin) and Calvin Ramsay (lower back) on the sidelines. Joel Matip and Darwin Nunez could both start.
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As for Alfred Schreuder’s side, they dismantled Rangers in their Group A opener and could very well line up with the same side once again here, although he may also look to freshen things up having played just three days ago in a 5-0 defeat of Heerenveen.
The Dutch outfit made one change for that match, with Steven Berghuis being replace. Davy Klaasen after being force off against Rangers, but should fit enough to return. Owen Wijndal (foot) is out, although Calvin Bassey should pull through despite picking up a knock on Saturday.
