Liverpool takes on Monterrey in their opening game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2019 with a chance to book a place in the finals of the competition. A fixture pile-up saw Liverpool play their b team against Aston Villa in the league cup yesterday. Jurgen Klopp prioritising the Club World Cup has highlighted the importance of this tournament. With the EPL looking a one-horse race in favour of Liverpool, the Klopp era could churn out another trophy-laden season this term. Monterrey won the CONCACAF Champions League for the fourth time and thus booked a place for this event. FIFA Club World Cup 2019: Flamengo Reach Maiden Final After 3-1 Comeback Win Over Al Hilal in Semis.

Aviles Hurtado remains the only player unavailable for selection for Monterrey due to a ruptured Achilles injury. Nicolas Sanchez and Cesar Montes are the two central defenders for the Mexican side with Jonathan Gonzalez and Carlo Rodriguez lining up in front of them as defensive midfielders. Their 4-2-3-1 formation has Rogelio Funes Mori as the lone striker and the creative mind of the side is Rodolfo Pizzaro.

Joe Gomez will start in the absence of Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip at the back for Liverpool to partner Virgil Van Dijk. The front three for the Reds could see a change with Divock Origi playing down the middle. Sadio Mane and Xherdan Shaqiri will provide the width for Liverpool with veteran midfielder James Milner playing at the base. The absence of Georginio Wijnaldum sees Naby Keita getting a game in. Aston Villa 5-0 Liverpool, Carabao Cup 2019-20 Result: Villa Thrash Merseyside Youngsters to Reach EFL Cup Semi-Finals.

Liverpool vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Semi-final Schedule, Match Time and Venue

The semi-final match of FIFA Club World Cup 2019 between Liverpool and Monterrey takes place on December 18, Wednesday. The Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar is the venue for Liverpool vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Semi-final. The football match will begin at 11:00 PM IST.

Liverpool vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Semi-final Free Live Telecast on TV Channels in India

If you are in India and are looking to watch Liverpool vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2019 semi-final on TV, then you are in for some disappointment. Sadly, no TV channel will provide telecast of the FIFA Club World Cup in India.

Liverpool vs Monterrey FIFA Club World Cup 2019 Semi-final Free Live Streaming Online

With no channel providing the live telecast of FIFA Club World Cup 2019 in India, it is highly unlikely that you get to watch the football match online. BBC iPlayer is providing the live streaming online of Liverpool vs Monterrey match, but it appears for viewers in India it won’t be available. Liverpool are the team to beat at the moment in club football and should run out as clear winners against a strong team like Monterrey.

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