Group E: Nothing real at stake
It could have been so very different.
There was hope that the scene at Anfield for the final day showdown in the Champions League was going to be set for another Liverpool European miracle.
Liverpool have not had to look hard for trouble this season and their win in match day 5 was not enough to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Fiorentina managed to defeat French side Lyon at home; ensuring that all the places in the group have been fixed and Liverpool are consigned to the Europa League.
There could be dangerous financial consequences of this outcome for Liverpool with the club allegedly budgeting for Champions League knock-out progress. With this money not rolling in to the club, the noose around boss Rafa Benitez may have grown even tighter…although some experts believe the club will not be able to afford to sack the Spaniard.
The fans turning up at Anfield will be hoping for some cheer and a resounding send off for their Champions League whilst laying down a marker for Europa League success.
Elsewhere, Debrecen will be looking to earn their first point of the campaign but an away trip to Lyon is not the place to think a point is likely. There have been strange results in the Champions League this season so it is not out of the question but it is a very hard task.
If you are watching the Wednesday night games on the multi-screen option, Group E is not one that will be of great interest.
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