Steve Nicol predicts Arne Slot is about to start 'struggling' Liverpool player against Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool travel to Germany with a 2-0 advantage after beating Rangers at Anfield

Liverpool head to Germany with a 2-0 advantage against Bayer Leverkusen having beaten Rangers 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night. The Reds will be looking to build on their lead in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the BayArena on Wednesday.

Jurgen Klopp's side will be without Thiago Alcantara, Ibrahima Konate and Calvin Ramsay through injury, while Roberto Firmino is a doubt. However, Diogo Jota and Arthur Melo could make their returns to the squad after recovering from knocks.

Steve Nicol believes Fabio Carvalho could start against Bayer Leverkusen

Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes Fabio Carvalho could start against Bayer Leverkusen. The 20-year-old has made just three starts for the Reds this season, but Nicol believes he could be given a chance to impress in Germany.

"I think there's a good chance that Fabio Carvalho could start against Bayer Leverkusen," Nicol told ESPN. "He's a very talented player and he's shown what he can do in the few chances he's been given this season."

Carvalho has been in impressive form for Liverpool's youth teams

Carvalho has been in impressive form for Liverpool's youth teams this season, scoring 10 goals in 14 appearances. He also made his senior debut for Portugal in September.

If Carvalho does start against Bayer Leverkusen, he will be looking to make a positive impression on Klopp. The German coach has been impressed with the youngster's progress this season and he could be given more opportunities in the first team in the future.