Virgil van Dijk has underlined Liverpool's determination to secure automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16, as the Reds prepare for a decisive clash with Qarabag at Anfield.
Victory tonight would confirm a top-eight finish in the league phase and allow Liverpool to avoid the uncertainty of the knockout round play-offs, a situation SoftFootball recently highlighted as one the club are eager to escape .
Beyond qualification, the fixture also presents an immediate opportunity for response following Liverpool's disappointing Premier League defeat to AFC Bournemouth.
