It is advantage Liverpool as they face Roma in the champions league semi final

Unstoppable Mohamed Salah:
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco insists he has not sought the advice of Mohamed Salah’s former teammates at the Serie A club on how to stop the Egypt international but he would be advised to come up with a plan. His pace makes him a huge threat but it is his proficiency in front of goal that has elevated him to the next level – 35 goals coming in his last 34 games. He averages a goal every 92 minutes in the Champions League, better than top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

"In Roma he was amazing. Every game he created a lot of chances, but sometimes missed. This season I think the way Juergen Klopp wants to play is perfect for him. I think Jurgen is a master to buy players with what he really needs for the way he wants to play." Says Pep Guardiola.

Alexander-Arnold right on cue:
The youngster was forced to come of age quickly after being exposed by Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha in quick succession. But respond he has putting in a man of the match display against Bournemouth a fortnight ago. He was outstanding against City in the previous round also and adds a pace and dynamism down Liverpool’s right flank.

Hope for Roma:
West Brom exposed Liverpool with two goals from set-pieces in the 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend and the defence looked susceptible from crosses. However, the caveat to that was it was against a previously-untested back four with Alberto Moreno, Ragnar Klavan and Joe Gomez. The addition of Virgil van Dijk has made a significant difference but if Roma are looking to exploit an area of weakness this may be their best option. Edin Dzeko, at 6ft 3in, would appear most likely to benefit. He was majestic against Barcelona as Roma overcame a 4-1 deficit to go through.

"I don’t worry at all. There is no need to stress. There is no reason to panic. We need to switch on again and do the same things that we always did. I think we should be fine," VIRGIL VAN DIJK on Liverpool’s defence.