Jurgen Klopp fielded Liverpool’s youngest-ever European lineup in Brussels, leaving key players for Sunday’s clash with Manchester United. The starting XI, with an average age of 22 years and 156 days, featured talents like Luke Chambers, Conor Bradley, Kaide Gordon, and Ben Doak. Despite Curtis Jones captaining the side, Liverpool succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Union SG.

Facing a team vying for a knockout stage spot, Liverpool’s young defenders Bradley and Chambers struggled, with Amoura scoring for Union SG in the 32nd minute. Jarell Quansah equalized for Liverpool, netting his first-ever goal for the club. However, Puertas restored Union SG’s lead before halftime.

Caoimhin Kelleher made a crucial save, but Puertas beat him again in the second half, only for VAR to disallow the goal due to a handball. Liverpool finishes the group in first place, with four wins and two defeats, while Union SG bows out despite a spirited victory. The match provided invaluable experience for Liverpool’s emerging talents but highlighted the challenges they face on the European stage.

Here is the highlight video of Liverpool vs Union SG, which ended with a 1-2 victory for Union SG. 

Liverpool performance and stats

Liverpool

Manager: Jürgen Klopp
Premier League
Rank 3rd
Win 23
Draw 10
Loss 4
Goals 84-41
Diff 43
Europa League
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 17-7
Diff 10
Top 3 Scorers
M.Salah (5)
D.Núñez (5)
C.Gakpo (4)
This season
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Liverpool is currently 1st in the Premier League with 37 points.

In the last 16 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool won 1-2 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 36 goals and conceding 15.​

Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester United on Sunday 17th of December in Liverpool. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.​

Union Saint-Gilloise performance and stats

Union Saint-Gilloise

Manager: Alexander Blessin
Europa League
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 5-8
Diff -3
Top 3 Scorers
D.Eckert Ayensa (2)
C.Puertas (2)
M.Amoura (2)
This season
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Union Saint-Gilloise is currently 1st in the Pro League with 41 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 13 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, Union Saint-Gilloise won 1-3 against Sporting Charleroi.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 40 goals and conceding 18.​

Union Saint-Gilloise will play the next match in Pro League against Mechelen on Sunday 17th of December in Brussels. The prediction is Union Saint-Gilloise winning the match.​

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