Liverpool’s Premier League title bid is fading quick, however the Reds nonetheless have to bounce again from midweek disappointment once they face West Ham United on Saturday.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect fell to an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Everton within the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, a consequence that roughly brings his remaining marketing campaign at Anfield to an extremely underwhelming conclusion – after followers had been speaking a few quadruple in February.
With simply 4 video games remaining and Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis better off within the title race, Liverpool doubtlessly have little or no to play for. However they no less than want to revive some delight once they go to east London in Saturday’s lunchtime sport. In Klopp’s favorite early kick-off slot, the Reds will must be much better than they have been on Merseyside midweek.
Liverpool cannot blame their current woes on accidents both, though they’re as soon as once more with out Diogo Jota, however Klopp could properly ring the adjustments on the London Stadium this weekend.
Right here is how Liverpool might line up in opposition to West Ham.
GK: Alisson – The Brazilian has been one of many few whose performances have been unaffected by Liverpool’s current stoop, and defensive woes imply he could also be busy on this one.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – After an ideal efficiency in opposition to Fulham, the right-back was restricted in opposition to Everton. Nonetheless, he nonetheless presents Liverpool one thing distinctive with regards to creativity.
CB: Jarell Quansah – Ibrahima Konate was stunning at Goodison Park and is probably going to get replaced by younger Quansah at West Ham. The 21-year-old was one in every of Liverpool’s higher performers from the bench midweek and was additionally strong at Craven Cottage final weekend.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The skipper had an off-day in opposition to Everton however stays an irreplaceable member of Liverpool’s backline. He must get again to his greatest swiftly.
LB: Andy Robertson – The Scot has proven some coronary heart in current weeks, which is greater than might be stated for a few of his teammates, and his attacking thrust will probably be required down the left flank.
CM: Harvey Elliott – Whereas he has been higher from the bench this season, Elliott confirmed his high quality from the beginning in opposition to Fulham. With the likes of Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai fully out of shape, he ought to function in opposition to the Irons.
CM: Wataru Endo – The Japan worldwide solely got here off the bench midweek and his defensive qualities will probably be required in opposition to a West Ham aspect with some wonderful attackers.
CM: Ryan Gravenberch – The Dutchman scored his first Premier League objective final weekend and might be handed an opportunity to construct on that show on Saturday.
RW: Mohamed Salah – Regardless of being dismal in current video games, it could merely be a case of enjoying Salah till he hits some type. With Jota injured, Klopp does not have too many choices to interchange the Egyptian anyway.
ST: Cody Gakpo – The Dutchman has been a uncommon shiny spark amongst Liverpool’s attacking gamers in current weeks, and there’s merely no method he might be benched for the misfiring Darwin Nunez.
LW: Luis Diaz – The previous Porto man was one of many few Liverpool gamers who emerged with any credit score from the Merseyside derby. He has to begin on the London Stadium and play with related vitality.
