Liverpool face Sevilla in the Europa League final in Basle on Wednesday.
We look at some of the issues surrounding the game.
THE OLD DANIEL STURRIDGE CONUNDRUM
Despite his obvious quality and return to fitness when it comes to big match-day decisions Sturridge always seems to be top of the list. While his finishing is not in question if Jurgen Klopp wants to set the tone in terms of high-intensity pressing he prefers Roberto Firmino in a false nine position with Divock Origi still injured. It would be a big call to leave Sturridge out of the starting line-up but one the Reds boss is not afraid of making.
LIVERPOOL'S EVEN OLDER DEFENSIVE FRAILTY ISSUE
Set-pieces have been Liverpool's regular downfall and they do allow their opponents chances so it would be unwise to back a clean sheet against a Sevilla side who have scored 14 goals in their eight Europa League ties. However, things have tightened up in recent weeks with Dejan Lovren growing in stature.
THE RED'S BIG-GAME MENTALITY COURTESY OF KLOPP
Their league form may still be inconsistent but when the occasion demands it more often than not under Klopp Liverpool have delivered. When it came to the crunch in their must-win quarter and semi-finals the players delivered, also knocking out arch-rivals Manchester United along the way, and they only lost the Capital Cup final to Manchester City on penalties having fought back to score a late equaliser.
SEVILLA'S TRAVEL SICKNESS
Somewhat bizarrely for a team in Spain's top seven Sevilla's record on the road is woeful. In 25 away matches in all competitions they have recorded just one victory - and even that was in their own country against Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals last month. They obviously prefer home comforts with 19 victories in 25 games at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. They have already been to Basle this season and came away with a goalless draw.
Source: PA-WIRE
