Remembering Liverpool's Starting XI The Last Time They Played Against Napoli

Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Christian Poulsen and David Ngog. Just a few names in Liverpool's starting XI the last time they played Napoli in a competitive fixture.

The 2017/18 Champions League finalist kicked-off their European venture with a stunning victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool resume their Champions League campaign versus Napoli on Wednesday night, which marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides since 2010.

In November 2010, Liverpool faced Napoli in a Europa League group clash as Steven Gerrard inspired his side to victory, bagging a hat-trick.

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The Liverpool skipper netted three goals in the space of 14 second-half minutes after entering the fray at the break, replacing Serbian winger Milan Jovanovic.

Remember him...?!

Well, he wasn't the only questionable talent in Roy Hodgson's side.

Here's how Liverpool lined up against Napoli in 2010:

Image: Lineup Builder

Wow.

It's far cry from the current fold. Jurgen Klopp has some of the very best talent in his team.

From Alisson, Virgil van Dijk to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Not to mention Roberto Firmino who bagged a last-gasp goal against PSG to secure all-three points in a dramatic victory at Anfield.

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Image: PA

Meanwhile, Napoli host Liverpool off the back of a 3-1 defeat to reigning Italian champions Juventus.

How will Liverpool fare in Naples?

Let us know what you think in the comment section below.

Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, Napoli, Champions League

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