Roberto Firmino joins Liverpool team mates despite nasty eye injury as they arrive at Anfield ahead of Champions League opener against PSG
- Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign v PSG on Tuesday night
- The players arrived at Anfield on Tuesday lunchtime to prepare for the game
- Roberto Firmino was among them despite doubts over his fitness to play
- The Brazilian forward suffered a gruesome injury to his eye on Saturday
Liverpool’s last Champions League game was a memorable one – stunning goals, keeping gaffes, and ultimately heartbreak in Kiev.
Now, they must put all lingering memories of defeat to Real Madrid in last season’s final to the back of their minds as they face PSG in their opening match of this year’s competition.
The players and coaching staff arrived at Anfield on Tuesday afternoon as they prepare for the big game at home to the French champions and top seeds in Group C.
Roberto Firmino was among the Liverpool players who arrived at Anfield on Tuesday lunchtime
Gini Wijnaldum looked relaxed as he laughed at something on his phone ahead of the game
Sadio Mane waves for the cameras as the players gathered before taking on PSG
One notable presence was Roberto Firmino, who has been a doubt for the PSG game after suffering a nasty eye injury against Tottenham at the weekend.
Gruesome pictures showed Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen with his finger deep in the Brazilian’s eye socket, however Firmino did not appear to be displaying too many ill effects as he arrived with team mates.
Each player looked to be dealing with the tension in their own way – Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk appeared focused as he strode into the stadium, while next to him, club and international team mate Gini Wijnaldum giggled at something on his phone.
A number of fans had already gathered outside the ground to see their heroes arrive, and were greeted with a wave by Sadio Mane.
It is Liverpool’s first Champions League match since losing in the final last season in Kiev
Joe Gomez and co will be aiming to put the Real Madrid disappointment behind them
Jurgen Klopp will be hoping his side can begin a tough Group C with a home victory
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp will be hoping his side make a positive start to their European campaign after being drawn in a tough group.
Napoli and Red Star Belgrade make up the remainder of a strong pool, meaning Liverpool must make the most of home advantage on Tuesday.
They are in good form heading into the match, after winning all five of their Premier League games so far.
Goalkeeper Alisson will be keen to avoid the fate which befell Loris Karius in Ukraine
Mo Salah will be looking to rediscover the scoring touch he had last season in Europe
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