Liverpool vs Crystal Palace; Liverpool could be bereft of the services of as many as four first-team players.
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace; Liverpool could be bereft of the services of as many as four first-team players.
Betting Tips and odds for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
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Match: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, Premier League 2021-22
Date: 18 September 2021
Time: 7:30 IST
Venue: Anfield in Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has one fresh injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of the visit of Crystal Palace. On Saturday, Liverpool could be bereft of the services of as many as four first-team players.
Divock Origi is the latest player which has been sidelined. Having sustained a minor thigh injury earlier in the week against AC Milan. The Belgian striker, though, ought to be fit enough to be a part of the matchday squad. The likes of Neco Williams (foot), Harvey Barnes (ankle) and Roberto Firmino (hamstring) ought to remain unavailable
Joel Matip could well be in line to be rested in favour of a start for Ibrahima Konate. But he should retain his place in the team, partnering with van Dijk. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson are certainties to start out wide, with Alisson Becker the automatic choice in goal.
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Jota, Man.
Eberechi Eze and Nathan Ferguson are long-term absentees due to their respective Achilles injuries. In addition, the game has come too soon for Jeffrey Schlupp, despite his recovery from a thigh injury, as he continues to build his fitness up. Another key decision will be whether Vieira recalls Luka Milivojevic upon his return to action. However, Cheikhou Kouyate ought to get the nod at the base of the three-man midfield, with Conor Gallagher and James McArthur lining up alongside him and providing the defensive support.
At the back, no change is necessary, with Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi once again forming the central defensive partnership while Joel Ward and Tyrick Mitchell will be the two full-backs, with Vicente Guaita taking his place between the sticks.
Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Kouyate, McArthur; Ayew, Edouard, Zaha.
Palace should certainly have a more clinical edge on the attacking front going forwards, with Edouard, Zaha and Conor Gallagher all proving themselves as worthy sources of goals under the Vieira revolution.
As impressive as their win over Spurs was, facing an 11-man Liverpool side could prove a step too far for a team who have historically struggled in this fixture. And we expect the Reds to nullify their opponents’ attacking forces during a straightforward success; it is predicted that the outcome of this ferocious clash will be Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace.