Lille v Liverpool

The impressive Lille are home to take on Premier League outfit Liverpool in Europa League play. Lille are coming off of an important draw away from home in their most recent league match.

The side managed by Rudi Garcia played to a 1-1 draw against Saint Etienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Les Verts fell behind early but were able to equalize but were able to equalize through Dumont. Domestically, Lille are in 4th place of Ligue 1 with 48 points and they sit 2 points back of the 3rd place Lyon. Lille were able to advance to this stage of the competition thanks to a 3-2 win on aggregate over Fenerbahce.

The Reds have just 2 days to prepare for this contest as they were away to Wigan Athletic at DW Stadium on Monday. Going into that match Liverpool had posted 48 points from their 28 games on the season. Those 48 points were the product of 14 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses with 45 goals scored and 28 conceded. The side managed by Rafa Benitez have two confirmed injury absences in Skrtel and Fabio Aurelio, while Agger and Johnson are both doubtful.

Live Europa League
Lille v Liverpool
Stadium Lille-Metropole, kick off 1800 hours