Liverpool vs Sparta Prague – Europa League: Live score team, news and updates as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to continue momentum after 5-1 first-leg win… while Aston Villa host Ajax and Brighton need a miracle against Roma
Here’s Ajax’s line-up for their trip to Villa Park as Jordan Henderson starts his first England appearance since previously leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia.
The midfielder will be looking to deliver a big performance on the day he was named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
BRIGHTON TEAM NEWS
The Seagulls have everything on their hands tonight as they look to overturn a 4-0 first-leg deficit against their Italian opponents.
Roberto de Zerbi has named his starting team which he hopes will see the remarkable draw as Danny Welbeck is trusted as leader.
Liverpool arrive at Anfield
The Reds are in the building as they arrive at Anfield for tonight’s Europa League match. They may be 5-1 up, but there will still be some atmosphere on the famous pitch.
ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has named his team to face Ajax at Villa Park with the aggregate score at 0-0 after a tough first leg in Amsterdam.
John McGinn starts and it will be his last action for a while after being sent off against Spurs last weekend.
LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS
Liverpool have taken the unusual step of announcing their line-up for tonight’s Europa League match just over an hour before the 8pm kick-off and they are a strong team, named by boss Jurgen Klopp.
The most surprising addition is the return of Mohamed Salah, who starts at Anfield after previously only being fit enough to make the bench for last weekend’s Premier League match against Man City.
Reds fans are desperately hoping he comes through this unscathed.
Good evening and thank you for joining Thursday’s European action
Good evening and thanks for joining us for all the action from tonight’s Europa League and Conference League knockout matches, featuring three English teams.
Our main focus will be on Liveprool as they host Sparta Prague at Anfield, while we will also bring you key updates from Brighton v Roma and Aston Villa v Ajax.
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