FC Porto vs Liverpool
Liverpool head to Portugal this week for their last-16 Champions League tie against Porto.
Many feel Liverpool dodged a bullet drawing Porto, however they’ll prove a tough side for Jurgen Klopp’s side to progress past.
Sergio Conceicao’s Porto side sit at the top of the Primeira Liga table, two points above Benfica, with a game in hand.
Porto are currently on a 15-match unbeaten run at home in all competitions.
Brilliant new Liverpool banner
Of course, the Porto-Liverpool game takes place on February 14.
That means that football fans everywhere will be ditching their loved ones to spend the evening watching Champions League football on TV.
With that in mind, a new banner have been made for the Porto game.
The captain reads: Don’t tell me missus but I’m spending Valentine’s with me bird!
It’s sure to be a hit in the stands in Portugal.
NEW 9ft x 5ft banner for the Porto game. Made to order. @LFC_Banners @empireofthekop @LFCFansCorner @AnythingLFC_ #dontbuythesun #LFC pic.twitter.com/842fEiFa1D
— Banners And Flags (@bannersflags22) February 12, 2018
Liverpool team news vs Porto
Emre Can will serve a one-match suspension.
Alberto Moreno is available again having made the bench on Sunday at St Mary’s.
Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to have Joe Gomez available again. Trent Alexander-Arnold provides an alternative.
Jordan Henderson seems certain to start, while Nathaniel Clyne is a long-term absentee.
Porto team news vs Liverpool
Porto will be hoping to have Ivan Marcano available. The defender has a thigh problem and his absense could leave Porto paper thin at the back.
Fabiano is a long-term absentee with a cruciate ligament injury.
Felipe Monteiro is suspended.
Andre Andre will miss out with an ankle injury, while Danilo Pereira and leading scorer Aboubakar all doubtful.
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