Liverpool vs PSG: Will Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo play Today in Champions League?

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As Liverpool prepare to welcome Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 return fixture, supporters are curious whether leading attackers Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will participate in this pivotal encounter.

Following a minor training session incident with teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, Salah remains in contention for a start against PSG. Video captured Salah pushing Alexander-Arnold's chest and verbal exchanges before teammates stepped between them Monday.

Yet, their continued participation without apparent escalation might indicate merely spirited competition. Nevertheless, both players' contracts expire this summer, so elimination could mean their final Liverpool appearance in this tournament.

During the initial contest at Parc des Princes, Liverpool claimed a 1-0 advantage, with reserve player Harvey Elliott netting the crucial goal in the 87th minute. Salah was removed prior to the goal, but his seasoning and finishing ability remain essential for Liverpool's tournament aspirations.

Liverpool vs PSG UCL Round of 16: Will Mohamed Salah Play Against PSG Today?

Though Salah hasn't registered a goal against PSG in three Champions League meetings, his current performance, including two penalty conversions against Southampton, suggests he's positioned to deliver significant contributions. Coach Arne Slot has stressed that Liverpool won't settle for a stalemate but will pursue victory to advance to the quarter-finals. Mohamed Salah has registered 50 goals in UCL representing Liverpool. This season the Egyptian forward has tallied three goals across eight matches.

Liverpool vs PSG: Will Cody Gakpo play Today?

Cody Gakpo missed out on the first leg due to a knock and the Dutchman also didn't play in the league in the weekend. Arne Slot confirmed that he is fit and is available for selection, but the former PSV man may start from the bench.

The fixture is set for Tuesday (March 11) at Anfield. Spectators should anticipate a fierce confrontation as both squads compete for a desired position in the Champions League's subsequent phase.