Burnley vs Liverpool -In the afternoon, championship contenders face relegation candidates at Turf Moor, as Burnley prepares to face Liverpool in the Premier League.

In midweek, the Clarets held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw, while Jurgen Klopp’s side cruised to a 2-0 victory against Leicester City at home.

Burnley vs Liverpool – Team News:

Burnley manager Sean Dyche saw Maxwel Cornet pulled against Man United due to a thigh ailment, but he dismissed the issue as cramp, and the forward should be OK for this match.

Charlie Taylor is nearing a return from an ankle injury, but considering Erik Pieters’ outstanding midweek performance, he may not be risked right away, while Matej Vydra and Johann Berg Gudmundsson are still out.

If Cornet is cleared to play from the start, he’ll likely start on the left flank, with Weghorst and Rodriguez aiming to produce the goods up top once more.

Salah returned to Anfield with thunderous applause after coming off the bench against Leicester, and Africa Cup of Nations champion Mane might also return this week.

Klopp has indicated that Jordan Henderson will play if his back ailment does not flare up again, while Joe Gomez and Divock Origi’s midweek absences were also tactical.

It wouldn’t be shocking if Klopp made a few changes ahead of the Inter match, with Harvey Elliott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain providing possibilities in the midfield.

Burnley possible starting lineup:

Pope; Roberts, Mee, Tarkowski, Pieters; McNeil, Westwood, Brownhill, Cornet; Weghorst, Rodriguez

Liverpool possible starting lineup:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Jota, Diaz

Burnley vs Liverpool – Head-to-Head:

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Our Prediction: Away to Win

Burnley are under a lot of pressure to make their games in hand over the teams ahead of them count, but it’s hard to imagine the goal-shy Clarets breaking through a resolute Reds defense.

The return of Salah and Mane, Diaz’s brilliant debut, and Jota’s red-hot streak should make for very good reading for the travelling supporters, and Klopp should oversee yet another straightforward victory at Turf Moor.an Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Jota, Diaz

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