Liverpool will hope to end their concerning run of form when they travel to France to take on Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday
Liverpool take on Marseille on Wednesday as they look to secure their spot in the Champions League‘s automatic last-16 qualification places. Arne Slot’s side began Gameweek 7 sitting just outside the top eight qualification spots through goal difference.
They have already amassed 12 points from a campaign that has seen them claim victories over the likes of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Yet, despite their impressive European pedigree, Liverpool arrive in southern France following a frustrating 1-1 Premier League draw against Burnley. Slot’s Reds have also dropped points in Europe to Galatasaray and PSV in shock defeats this season.
Marseille, meanwhile, are enjoying a resurgence under Roberto De Zerbi and have nine points already secured. The French giants are in a rich vein of form, having won their last two European fixtures against Union Saint-Gilloise and Newcastle United while remaining the highest scorers in Ligue 1.
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With both teams harbouring ambitions of a top-eight finish, this fixture at the Orange Velodrome promises to be an end-to-end encounter between two of the competition’s most attack-minded sides.
Now, Mirror Football brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the match, including TV channel details, streaming options, kick-off time and how to watch for free.
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How can I watch Marseille vs Liverpoolfor free?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT on Wednesday, January 21. Fans can also stream the game live via Discovery+ if they have subscribed to the TNT Sports package on the platform. Discovery+ with TNT Sports is also available via the Amazon Prime Video app.
Key match events will be posted on the FootballOnTNT X account. Highlights will also be uploaded to the TNT Sports Football YouTube channel later in the night.
Additionally, free live audio commentary is available through the official LFC app and the Match Centre on Liverpoolfc.com. Highlights will be made available for All Red Video members from midnight, with the club often offering a one-month free trial for new subscribers.
Liverpool team news
The Reds may finally welcome back Mohamed Salah following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, though his involvement remains a late decision for Slot. Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (knee), and Alexander Isak (leg).
However, Slot has a healthy squad otherwise, with Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister pushing for starts after being rested during the weekend’s draw with Burnley.
Marseille team news
Marseille are still expected to be without Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd following his AFCON heartbreak, while Derek Cornelius (muscle) and Ruben Blanco (knee) remain in the treatment room.
Bilal Nadir is a doubt after being forced off against Angers, which could open the door for former Premier League midfielders Angel Gomes or Matt O’Riley to start. In attack, former Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the in-form Mason Greenwood are expected to lead the line.
Watch Marseille vs Liverpool on TNT Sports
Liverpool continue their UEFA Champions League campaign as they face Marseille on January 21. Fans can watch the game on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel.
Head-to-head
This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between the two European heavyweights since the 2008/09 Champions League group stage. During that campaign, Rafael Benitez’s Liverpool did the double over the French side, winning 2-1 at the Velodrome and 1-0 at Anfield.
The sides also met in the 2007/08 season, when Marseille famously won 1-0 at Anfield before Liverpool responded with a 4-0 victory in the return leg.
