Salah Takes Center Stage as Slot Bets on Europe: Liverpool's Final Group Clash
28 January 2026
Lineup and key players
Liverpool's coach, the Dutch Arne Slot, unveiled the official lineup to host Qarabakh of Azerbaijan at Anfield in the final group-stage match of the Champions League.
The lineup also kept Egyptian star Mohamed Salah starting. Alongside him in attack were Iketiki, Jakbo, and Firtz.
Lineup and match details
Liverpool will line up as follows:
Goalkeeper: Alisson.
Defense: Robertson, van Dijk, Gravenberch, Frempong.
Midfield: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai.
Attacking midfield: Jakbo, Mohamed Salah, Firtz.
Striker: Hugo Iketiki.
The Reds sit fourth in the Champions League group standings on 15 points, five behind Qarabag, who occupy 18th.
The Reds head into the match with an attacking lineup. Expect a lively encounter as both teams chase momentum.
Punchline 1: If Salah nets, even the net will applaud with a bend of joy.
Punchline 2: Slot's faith in Salah is so strong the trophy might start wearing shin guards.
