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Well last time it was Gerrard who got the late winner for Liverpool, but this time a late goal has stolen a point for Ludogorets who will now need to defeat Real Madrid if they are to advance in the Champions League.
The scenarios are plenty but if Basel get out with a draw at Anfield it’ll be all but impossible for Ludogorets to advance, their best hope is to have Liverpool win by one, and they would then need to win by three.
It’s unlikely but it could happen.
It’s now up to Liverpool who let a perfect chance slip today; the situation doesn’t change but a win would’ve given them a world of confidence.
FINAL SCORE:
Ludogorets 2
Liverpool 2
Liverpool will have to overcome injuries and poor form if they are to get past Ludogorets and keep their hopes of progressing past the group stage alive. Join us here live on The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6:45am (AEDT).
The task against Ludogorets became increasingly difficult for Liverpool when Mario Balotelli was officially ruled out of the game.
He joins a growing list of injuries for the Reds which includes Daniel Sturridge, Jon Flanagan (knee) and Suso (groin) are long-term absentees, while Jordan Henderson (illness), Jose Enrique (knee) and Mamadou Sakho (thigh) are all doubts for the clash.
Roman Bezjak is the only glaring omission from the Ludogorets line up with the striker struggling with a groin injury.
If Liverpool are to win they will need to overturn a four game losing streak in which the Mersyside team has struggled in the English Premier League. This includes their latest outing against Crystal Palace which ended in an upset 3-1 victory for Palace.
While Liverpool have motivation to win this game, but Ludogroets do as well as they are currently tied on three points with Liverpool and could shock both Basel and Liverpool by claiming second spot in the group.
They’ve shown some form in this competition, as well defeating Basel last time out.
Balotelli was a telling factor the last time these two sides met with a goal against Ludogorets before a stoppage time penalty from Steven Gerrard sealed the 2-1 victory.
After coming so close to Premier League glory last season, the expectations that were piled on Liverpool for this campaign were immense. Can they find a way to leave the troubles of Anfield behind them and find some form in Europe?
Prediction:
I’m going to say Ludogorets are going to end Liverpool’s run in this competition with a 2-1 victory.
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