Marseille vs. Liverpool live score: Champions League result, updates, stats from league phase match

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Liverpool continue their hunt for form both domestic and abroad as they travel to France to meet Marseille in their penultimate league phase match of the Champions League campaign.

The Reds sit 11th in the league phase table, just one point off the coveted top eight spots that earn a bye to the Round of 16. Should they fall short of that, they would be required to earn their place in the Round of 16 by contesting a knockout playoff matchup.

After seemingly rescuing their early-season slide, Liverpool are struggling for results once again, having drawn each of their past four Premier League matches.

Their opponents Marseille sit third in the Ligue 1 table, with two defeats in their last four domestic games. They reside 16th in the league phase table, likely out of top eight contention and just two points above potential elimination.

The Sporting News is following the Marseille vs. Liverpool match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.

Marseille vs. Liverpool score

Location: Orange Velodrome (Marseille, France)
Referee: Slavko Vincic (SLV)

Starting lineups (predicted):

Marseille (3-4-3, right to left): Rulli (GK) — Pavard, Balerdi, Medina — Weah, Vermeeren, Hojbjerg, Emerson — Greenwood, Aubameyang, Paixao.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Frimpong, Gomez, van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz — Ekitike.

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Marseille vs. Liverpool live updates, highlights from Champions League match

2 hours to kickoff: Liverpool fans will learn a lot today about how welcome Mohamed Salah is within the Liverpool squad.

The Egyptian has returned from AFCON duties and is with the team ahead of this match. He spoke out against Arne Slot and Liverpool hierarchy in explosive fashion just before departing for international competition, and now that he has returned and the dust settled somewhat, we'll find out where he fits in the team.

If Salah starts today, it is probably water under the bridge. If not, he may have to earn his way back into the team.

Marseille vs. Liverpool kick off time

This Champions League match kicks off from the Orange Velodrome on Wednesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. local time in Marseille, France. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

Marseille vs. Liverpool lineups, team news

The Marseille squad is largely healthy, allowing Roberto De Zerbi to pick a first-choice XI.

Their only absence is down to the AFCON, as Nayef Aguerd is believed to be absent as the Moroccan gets rest after a run to the final of the competition on home soil.

Marseille projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Rulli (GK) — Pavard, Balerdi, Medina — Weah, Vermeeren, Hojbjerg, Emerson — Greenwood, Aubameyang, Paixao.

Marseille subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

Liverpool are still missing Alexander Isak who will remain sidelined for months with a broken leg, while Conor Bradley is done for the year with a knee injury.

They are also without Ibrahima Konate as the French defender has returned to his home country for family reasons. It's possible he links up with the squad in Marseille but unlikely.

Liverpool projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK) — Frimpong, Gomez, van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz — Ekitike.

Liverpool subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)

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