Liverpool vs. Leicester City- preview and prediction, team news, and lineups
Team News
After Klopp played down any fears about an injury in the Cardiff triumph, Diaz could be set to make his full Liverpool debut, while Salah is also in contention following his return to the training grounds, but Mane remains out.
Following testing positive for COVID-19, Divock Origi is back in full training after a difficult knee condition, while Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have finished their isolation spells.
Given his lengthy absence, Elliott is unlikely to be risked right away, but Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho will both be hoping to return to the engine room for the visit of Leicester.
Injury has ruled out Jonny Evans, Timothy Castagne, Jamie Vardy, Ryan Bertrand, and Wesley Fofana, but the latter is set to return to squad training next week as he continues his recuperation from a fractured leg.
After his FA Cup loss to Nottingham Forest, Rodgers admonished his players to look in the mirror, and the visiting coach will almost definitely recall Boubakary Soumare, Patson Daka, and Marc Albrighton this week.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Jota, Firmino, Diaz
Leicester City possible starting lineup:
Schmeichel; Pereira, Vestergaard, Soyuncu, Thomas; Ndidi, Tielemans; Albrighton, Maddison, Daka; Iheanacho
Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Despite their defensive troubles, Leicester has had no trouble finding the back of the net during their poor run, and Liverpool knows how tight they’ll have to be at the back to keep their clean sheet.
As Klopp’s side prepares to cut its confidence-shattered opponents apart and march to a huge victory, the occasional consolation goal will likely be Leicester’s only joy at Anfield.
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