Aiming to shut 2024 on a excessive observe, Liverpool journey to the London Stadium to face West Ham United on Sunday night.
The Reds made it three league wins on the bounce by beating Leicester Metropolis 3-1 at Anfield on Boxing Day. Arne Slot’s aspect needed to come from behind to win towards the Foxes. Whereas there was a uncommon blemish in residence document this season, they’ve been improbable on their travels with 11 wins of their final 13 matches throughout all competitions below Slot.
The Dutchman might be raring to proceed the identical vein in type however face a rejuvenated West Ham, who’re on a four-game unbeaten run.
Liverpool Crew Information
Arne Slot confirmed in his pre-match press convention that neither Ibrahima Konate (knee) nor Conor Bradley (hamstring) are match to face West Ham.
Liverpool may even be with out the companies of Dominik Szoboszlai, who will serve a one-game ban after selecting up his fifth Premier League yellow card of the season within the Leicester victory.
Predicted Liverpool lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper
Alisson Becker might be determined to maintain a clear sheet, having conceded six targets in his final three Premier League outings. He’s should count on extra safety and solidity from his defenders on Sunday.
Defence
Virgil van Dijk is among the first names on Slot’s teamsheet, and his expertise, defensive nous and management abilities might be challenged by a harmful West Ham aspect.
Joe Gomez is definite to accomplice Van Dijk in central defence, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson making an attempt to make life tough for the hosts with their attacking qualities and dynamism from full-back positions. Nevertheless, the duo should keep defensively resolute and switched on to maintain the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen quiet on Sunday.
Midfield
Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have solid a superb partnership in the course of the park this season, dictating the tempo of video games, breaking apart opposition’s play and creating possibilities within the remaining third. They may attempt to take management of the sport of the sport as rapidly as potential.
With Gravenberch and Mac Allister behind, Curtis Jones will hope to take advantage of the free function assigned to him. The England worldwide should use creativeness and aptitude to breach the shaky West Ham defence.
Assault
Mohamed Salah has been in sensational type for the Reds below Slot, terrorizing defences, scoring targets and making assists. He took his tally to 19 targets for the season with a cracker within the 3-1 win over Leicester. The Egyptian might be Liverpool’s most harmful weapon.
Luis Diaz was an unused substitute in midweek, so he needs to be contemporary to guide the Liverpool assault towards Julen Lopetegui’s aspect. Cody Gakpo, goalscorer in midweek, ought to retain his spot on the left flank. Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliot will attempt to make an affect off the bench.
I’m Rohan Sengupta from one of many busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a eager curiosity in sports activities, soccer is one thing I merely can’t stay with out and writing, discussing and analyzing the sport is what I do 24*7.
