Liverpool kick off their Champions League journey with a tough away fixture against AC Milan.
After a shock defeat to Nottingham Forest over the weekend, the pressure is on head coach Arne Slot for the first time since succeeding Jurgen Klopp.
In Slot's first season at the helm at Anfield, the Reds have been handed some tricky assignments in Europe. Facing AC Milan at the San Siro is a challenging opener, especially with Real Madrid set to visit Anfield later in the revamped group stage. German giants Bayer Leverkusen, led by none other than Xabi Alonso, are also part of the mix.
While upcoming matches against the likes of Bologna, RB Leipzig, Girona, Lille, and PSV might seem more manageable, Slot will be eager to set the tone with a strong result in Milan.
Meanwhile, Milan have had a mixed start to their season, with just one win in four games. However, their recent victory over Venezia will provide Paulo Fonseca with a boost of confidence ahead of this marquee clash with Liverpool.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
AC Milan vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Champions League match in Canada:
TV channel: —
Live stream: DAZN
Unfortunately, this Champions League game between Milan and Liverpool is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on DAZN for the fans in Canada.
What time does AC Milan vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano, Italy and kicks off on Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
AC Milan vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
Milan boss Paulo Fonseca may well stick with the team that put four past Venezia last weekend. That would mean USMNT star Christian Pulisic starts in attack alongside Tammy Abraham and Rafael Leao. Alvaro Morata is still working his way back to full fitness from a muscle problem and will likely start on the bench.
Ismael Bennacer is facing several weeks out with a calf problem sustained in the international break, but Tijjani Reijnders has found form in midfield of late and will hope to continue that this week.
AC Milan predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Emerson, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Hernandez — Reijnders, Fofana, Loftus-Cheek — Pulisic, Abraham, Leao.
Injured: Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi, Marco Sportiello, Malick Thiaw
Suspended: None
Liverpool boss Arne Slot could tempted to make some changes following the shock defeat to Forest.
Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez may hope to start in attack, while Curtis Jones is vying for a place in midfield after returning from injury.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Jones, Gakpo — Nunez.
Injured: Harvey Elliott
Suspended: None
AC Milan vs. Liverpool Prediction
Milan made the most of the two-week break, showing stronger domestic form than Liverpool, and the Rossoneri have stayed unbeaten in their last four Champions League encounters with English teams.
They’ve never managed five in a row without a loss to Premier League sides in this competition, but that could change here. Even with potential tweaks to their attack, Liverpool’s struggles in front of goal could mean Milan keeps that streak alive. We're backing Milan to frustrate the Reds once again
- Prediction: AC Milan 1-1 Liverpool
Champions League fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs. Aston Villa FC
- Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven
- AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC
- FC Bayern München vs. GNK Dinamo
- Real Madrid C.F. vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. LOSC Lille
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Praha vs. FC Salzburg
- Bologna FC 1909 vs. FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- Celtic FC vs. ŠK Slovan Bratislava
- Club Brugge KV vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Girona FC
Thursday, September 19
- Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FK Crvena Zvezda vs. SL Benfica
- AS Monaco vs. FC Barcelona
- Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal FC
- Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
- Stade Brestois 29 vs. SK Sturm Graz
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