FC Sion vs Liverpool: what time does it start, and what channel is it on?
Key stats, memories of previous meetings and kick-off time ahead of tonight's Europa League clash
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Christian Benteke: With Daniel Sturridge sidelined yet again after picking up a hamstring injury in the defeat to Newcastle, Liverpool will need the Belgian to find form. After a poor performance at St James’ park this game will provide an ideal opportunity for Benteke to regain his eye for goal.
Best stat…
8: Liverpool have only scored 8 goals in the ten games that Benteke has started. In their other 12 games they have scored 24 times.
Remember when…
Adam Lallana opened the scoring at Anfield in the first encounter between the two sides in this year’s competition. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and turned out to be Brendan Rodgers’ last game in charge of Liverpool in European competition.
Player to watch…
Divock Origi: After scoring a hat trick in the 6-1 Capital One cup demolition of Southampton, Origi is a player high on confidence. Sturridge’s injury means that if he can continue his goalscoring form, Origi may feature much more prominently in Jürgen Klopp’s plans.
Past three meetings…
Liverpool 1 (Lallana) FC Sion 1 (Assifuah) Europa League, October 2015
Liverpool 6 (McManaman, Bjørnebye, Barnes, Fowler 2, Berger) FC Sion 3 (Chassot 2, Bonvin) Uefa Cup winners cup, October 1996
FC Sion 1 (Bonvin) Liverpool 2 (Fowler, Barnes) Uefa Cup winners cup, October 1996
Form guide…
FC Sion: DWDLLL
Liverpool: LWWWWL
Vital information…
Kick off time: 18:00, Thursday 10th December
TV: BT Sports Europe, coverage starts at 18:00
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