Premier League leaders Liverpool continued their winning momentum by defeating Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.
Luis Diaz’s goal cancelled out Danny Welbeck’s first-half equaliser before Mohamed Salah scored the winner. The Reds have a hectic schedule to deal with as they play three games in five days.
They face bottom of the table team, Sheffield United on Friday.
We expect several changes to be made to the starting XI since the manager won’t risk nurturing injuries. Squad rotation will be key to the club’s chances of winning the league title this season.
Andy Robertson’s return to action:
The Scottish left-back was rested after suffering a minor knock during international duty. However, he is likely to face Sheffield and will compete with Kostas Tsimikas for the full-back spot.
Kelleher will be starting ahead of Adrian and Conor Bradley will be given the nod ahead of Joe Gomez for right-back position.
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Bradley was excellent against the Seagulls and we believe that he might provide more attacking threat for the Reds. Quansah and Virgil van Dijk will be starting as centre-backs.
Dominik Szoboszlai to be rested:
The Hungarian midfielder has been a regular presence in the first team and he needs to be rested to avoid injuries at this point.
Although Curtis Jones will be available after being out for more than six weeks, it is unlikely to see him being directly incorporated into the main squad.
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Harvey Elliot is likely to take Szoboszlai’s place with Wataru Endo in the defensive midfield role. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will be competing for the final spot in the middle.
Stefan Bejtic and Thiago Alcantara are far away from returning anytime soon.
Dutch ace Cody Gakpo on standby:
Darwin Nunez has been troubled by a hamstring issue and he might be rested against the Blades. Klopp will have the option to use Gakpo as the lone striker.
It will be an excellent opportunity for the Dutch star to add value to the team’s attacking style of play.
Salah and Diaz will cover the right and left-wing positions respectively. Diogo Jota and Ben Doak remain sidelined for now and are unlikely to feature.
