Schedule 32 of the Europa League between Augsburg vs Liverpool on Thursday, February 18, 2016. The first leg of this match so the first reunion Jurgen Klopp, manager of the Reds return home to the football ground which gave it birth. Jurgen Klopp's first season at Liverpool has not been too brilliant, but his team win 0-6 in the headquarters of Aston Villa last weekend, opened more hope for a team that is still ranked eighth Premier League. Moreover, Daniel Sturridge has recovered this week after a long injury.
Does lowering the strongest team, or give a chance to players like Brad Smith, Jordon Ibe, or others. While Joe Allen, Joseph Gomez, and Danny Ings still break due to injury. The question arises whether Christian Benteke also still be given a chance following a below standard performance later.
Augsburg who have Raul Bobadilla, one of the top scorers in the Europa League with six goals. It can only be rivaled the Reds that put Daniel Sturridge with Brazilian duo, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino. The host still can not be strengthened by Jan-Ingwer Callsen-Bracker and Daniel Baier. While Hong Jeong-Ho doubt get in the starting XI. Augsburg had another problem, namely poor performance since the winter break. If last weekend Liverpool celebrate goals, FC Augsburg even just marred
Bayern Munich in the Bavarian Derby.
Adverse trends troops landed on Markus Weinzierl, seem to be exploited Liverpool. The victory may be inclined to the visitors, with heaps of their talented players. The Reds are unbeaten so far in Europe, certainly did not want his name tarnished by a team that is now just a central plank in the Bundesliga.
Estimated Lineup Augsburg vs Liverpool:
Augsburg (4-2-3-1): Hitz; Verhaegh, Hong, Klavan, Stafylidis, Koo Ja Cheol, Kohr; Esswein, Trochowski, Caiuby; Bobadilla.
Liverpool (4-3-3): Ward; Clyne, Toure, Sakho, Moreno; Milner, Henderson, Can; Sturridge, Firmino, Coutinho.
Augsburg vs Liverpool Prediction: 40-60