Liverpool host Champions League debutants Bologna in what will be Arne Slot’s first European game at Anfield.
Slot’s side will be hoping to continue their strong start to the new-look competition following a 3-1 win over another Italian side in Milan on matchday one.
The game will also mark Liverpool’s 250th in the Champions League and European Cup, and will be the first competitive fixture between the two sides.
Bologna began their European journey with a goalless draw at home to Shakhtar Donetsk a fortnight ago and the Serie A side will be looking to cause something of an upset on Merseyside.
Read on to discover how both teams line-up for tonight’s clash.
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Liverpool team news
The Reds to take on Bologna 📋👊 #UCL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2024
Liverpool have kept much of their team the same following the 2-1 victory over Wolves at the weekend.
Slot has opted for Darwin Nunez in attack, replacing Diogo Jota in what is the only change from Saturday.
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Substitutes: Kelleher, Jaros, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas, Bradley, Endo, Jones, Morton, Nyoni, Gakpo, Jota.
Bologna team news
Line-up for the evening 👊#UCL #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/WI3tOWKKsv
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) October 2, 2024
Bologna start their first ever away night in the Champions League with a tough test against the six-time winners.
The Italian side currently sit 13th in Serie A but come into the game unbeaten in five matches in all competitions.
Bologna: Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler; Orsolini, Moro, Urbanski, Ndoye; Dallinga
Substitutes: Bagnolini, Ravaglia, Holm, Erlic, Castro, Iling-Junior, Casale, Corazza, Aebischer, Odgaard, Lykogiannis, Fabbian.
