Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Preview, predictions and lineups

Liverpool hope to maneuver one step nearer to the Premier League title on Thursday night once they host struggling Sheffield United at Anfield.

The Reds reclaimed their spot on the high of the desk final Sunday after a 2-1 win in opposition to Brighton, with Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal’s goalless draw on the weekend giving them a bit of respiration area. Nevertheless, Jurgen Klopp’s facet should go once more midweek, even when a go to from backside of the desk Sheffield United seems to be routine on paper.

The Blades have managed simply 15 factors all season to date, solely six of which have come on the highway, and Chris Wilder’s facet are at the moment seven factors off security heading into the ultimate weeks of the marketing campaign. They misplaced the reverse fixture 2-0 again in December, however the Yorkshire outfit have managed two consecutive attracts within the Premier League.

Right here is 90min’s information to the sport.

Liverpool vs Sheffield United H2H report (Final 5 Video games)

Present kind (all competitions)

Klopp will probably be happy to welcome Curtis Jones again for the go to of the Blades, with the midfielder having been sidelined since mid-February. He must be out there in some capability at Anfield, whereas Ibrahima Konate might additionally return to the beginning lineup having made the bench in opposition to Brighton on the weekend.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota are nearing a return however will not be match for Thursday, whereas Alisson continues to be unavailable within the Liverpool purpose. Andy Robertson sustained a minor harm on worldwide obligation however ought to return sooner somewhat than later.

Stefan Bajcetic can be getting nearer to that includes earlier than the tip of the present marketing campaign having made simply two appearances this time period. Joel Matip and Thiago are seemingly out of motion till the tip of the season.

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Sheffield United‘s on-field woes are matched by their harm considerations, with Wilder at the moment lacking an entire host of gamers, particularly throughout the backline.

Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, George Baldock, John Egan and Chris Basham are all nonetheless lacking for the Blades, whereas former Everton midfielder Tom Davies might miss a return to Merseyside after sustaining a knock.

United have some absentees up high as properly, with Rhian Brewster unavailable in opposition to his former employers. Cameron Archer can be a doubt with a calf harm and Daniel Jebbison is unavailable.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Grbic; Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson; Bogle, Souza, Arblaster, Hamer. Osborn; McBurnie, Brereton Diaz.

Even essentially the most optimistic Sheffield United supporter will not expect a outcome from their journey to Anfield, though stranger issues have occurred within the Premier League, The Blades have misplaced their final six in opposition to Liverpool and the Reds are unbeaten at dwelling this time period in all competitions.

Realistically, Liverpool ought to stroll to a cushty victory on Thursday, particularly with a few of their injured gamers having returned to health in latest weeks. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz will probably be licking their lips forward of a gathering with the league’s leakiest backline.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Sheffield United

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