Liverpool’s bid to shut on the Premier League’s prime 4 continues on Monday night time with a visit to Brentford.
The Reds have picked up most factors of their final 4 prime flight outings, besting Tottenham and Southampton previous to the World Cup earlier than beating Aston Villa and Leicester.
The final of these 4 successes – a 2-1 win over Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes at Anfield – was lower than convincing although, and factors to main funding being required within the coronary heart of midfield.
That drawback will not be solved earlier than the conflict with Brentford, nevertheless, who’re into the highest half of the Premier League desk after their 2-0 win over West Ham.
This is how Liverpool might line up in a bid to make it 5 on the bounce.
GK: Alisson Becker – It is easy to know why Liverpool are sixth when you think about that Alisson, extensively considered the most effective goalkeeper within the division, has solely saved 4 clear sheets throughout 2022/23.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – “I believe a few of it, I’ve not helped myself in sure conditions all through the season,” Alexander-Arnold lately admitted, amid continued criticism of his defensive capabilities.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – Doubted by many after a shaky begin to his Liverpool profession, Konate has silenced his critics with some commanding shows.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The Dutchman has performed 204 occasions for Liverpool in all competitions, all of them as a starter.
LB: Andrew Robertson – The Scot picked up a knock in opposition to Leicester in Friday’s slender 2-1 win, however might have recovered in time to begin forward of Kostas Tsimikas.
DM: Fabinho – The glue on the base of Liverpool’s midfield must get a grip of issues and shortly – the Reds are far too open in the mean time and simple to play by way of.
CM: Naby Keita – Two cameo appearances from the bench is all Keita has mustered within the Premier League to this point this season. The Guinean’s first begin could possibly be right here on the expense of Jordan Henderson.
CM: Thiago Alcantara – Liverpool’s midfield could also be getting sliced to ribbons however you may’t say that Thiago does not nonetheless ooze class.
RW: Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian has scored over 20 Premier League targets in 4 of his 5 seasons at Anfield. He has simply seven to this point this season.
CF: Darwin Nunez – Jurgen Klopp lately stated ‘there are a number of similarities’ between Nunez and Robert Lewandowski, That could be true in components of the Uruguayan’s play, however he has work to do on the targets entrance.
LW: Fabio Carvalho – Carvalho might make a welcome return to the beginning lineup after sitting out the wins over Aston Villa and Leicester. If he does not carry out, Cody Gakpo is prone to make his highly-anticipated debut.
