Published on: Feb 24, 2020 3:40 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 24, 2020 4:35 pm IST
Liverpool will be looking to continue their red-hot form in the Premier League as they welcome a struggling West Ham United United side to Anfield. The Merseyside red sit comfortably at the top with 76 and are undefeated in the league so far. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men did get beat 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of Champions League Round of 16 recently. With that being said, there is a possibility that some first-team players get rested against the Hammers.
Talking about West Ham, it has been nothing short of a poor season so far, and the recruitment of David Moyes as the new manager in place of Manuel Pellegrini hasn’t made much of a difference either. West Ham United occupy 18th position in the league and as a result, is in the relegation zone with 24 points.
Match Details
Date- Tuesday, February 25 Kick-Off- 1:30 AM (IST) Venue- Anfield
Liverpool
Club captain Jordan Henderson is out of action for three weeks at least due to a hamstring injury. Sadio Mane was subbed off in the second half against Atletico but might once again get full 90 minutes against West Ham. Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Naby Keita could be used in midfield for squad rotation.
West Ham United
Ryan Fredericks’ shoulder injury gets him on the sidelines for the upcoming fixture. Felipe Anderson could be given the nod to feature in midfield after not being included in the starting eleven for quite a few time. Jarrod Bowen did make his debut while coming off the bench for West Ham but is likely to start from the first minute against Liverpool. Manuel Lanzini and Sebastien Haller could be in contention of getting starts as well.
Liverpool- Alisson; Robertson, V Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Chamberlain; Mane, Firmino, Salah
West Ham United-Fabianski; Diop, Ogbanna, Cresswell; Snodgrass, Rice, Noble, Soucek, Masuaku; Antonio, Haller
Mohamed Salah has been vital while leading the forward line for Liverpool. Salah has 14 goals, six assists and a pass accuracy of 77.2% from 1980 minutes in the league this season.
Sebastian Haller can be lethal while leading the line for West Ham. Haller has six goals, an assist and has a pass accuracy of 65.2% from 24 appearances this season.
Roberto Firmino’s role at centre-forward has Liverpool crucial points. The Brazilian has eight goals, seven assists and a pass accuracy of 79.5% from 2163 minutes in the league this season.
Sebastian Haller can pack a punch on the forward line for West Ham. Haller has six goals, an assist and has a pass accuracy of 65.2% from 24 appearances this season.
Liverpool are the clear cut favourites to bag all three points.
Goalkeeper- L Fabianski Defenders- J Gomez, V v Dijk, T Alexander Arnold Midfielders- D Rice, M Noble, R Snodgrass, Fabinho, S Mane Forwards- R Firmino (C), M Salah (VC)
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