Liverpool would hope to return to winning ways after the midweek defeat to Real Madrid as Jurgen Klopp’s men face Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
The Merseysiders had gone into Tuesday night’s game against Zinedine Zidane’s side on the back of some decent results but were handed a 3-1 defeat in what was a terrible defensive display from the Premier League side.
Going up next against Dean Smith’s Aston Villa would comparatively be a much easier task for Jurgen Klopp and Co. with the Midlanders enduring a slump in recent form having not won any of their last four outings.
Moreover, Dean Smith would be unable to call upon his talismanic skipper Jack Grealish after confirmation that the England international playmaker is sidelined for the weekend showdown at Anfield.
The Reds would seek to make the most of Grealish’s absence and a win on their own patch could be a massive boost for Liverpool FC’s chances of securing a top-four finish come the end of this season as fourth-placed West Ham United lie just three points adrift in the standings.
WHEN & WHERE?
Back at Anfield this weekend 💪#LIVAVL pic.twitter.com/2rRzCoRA1Q
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 8, 2021
Date: Saturday 10 April
Time: 2 PM GMT
Venue: Anfield
TEAM NEWS
Jurgen Klopp would be convinced on tinkering around with his teamsheet for the upcoming fixture in light of his players misfiring against Real Madrid last time around.
No fresh injury concerns were reported for the Merseysiders after their recent defeat as skipper Jordan Henderson remains far from staging a return to action.
