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LIV vs SHF Dream11 Fantasy Team | Liverpool vs Sheffield United | English Premier League

By Walli Siddiqui
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LIV vs SHF Dream11 | Liverpool vs Sheffield United Match Preview

Table-toppers Liverpool will be visiting Bramall Lane to face the recently promoted Sheffield United who has done considerably well so far.

Match Details

Date- Saturday, September 28

Time of Kick-Off- 5:00 PM (IST)

Venue- Bramall Lane


Sheffield United Team News

With two wins, two draws, and two defeats, Sheffield United finds itself with eight points on board. Sheffield is currently level on points with Chelsea, Burnley, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

In spite of being 10th in the league, Sheffield United’s fans are pleased with the way that their side has shown character.

Sheffield United is on the back of an impressive 2-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park. Chris Wilder’s side was also part of a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge versus Chelsea this season.

However, Sheffield United had to endure a defeat in the third round of the Carabao Cup against Sunderland the other day.

Billy Sharp will be missing out the clash against Liverpool due to his suspension. While Kean Bryan will be on the sidelines due to an injury sustained.


Liverpool Team News

Jurgen Klopp’s men have been in red hot form since the start of the new Premier League season.

Six wins out of six comfortably place them at the top with a five-point difference between them and second-place Manchester City.

Liverpool’s players will be well-rested for Sheffield as seven first-team players didn’t feature in the 2-0 win against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup.

However, there are some injury concerns for Liverpool. Naby Keita is still not in contention due to his hip injury, while Nathan Clyne’s knee hasn’t got any better.

Star goalkeeper, Alisson Becker is yet to recover from his calf injury which took place in the first game of the season.

Sadio Mane remains in doubt as well due to a thigh issue, while Divock Origi continues to be on the sidelines as well.

Xherdan Shaqiri won’t have a part to play against Sheffield as he’s ruled out due to a calf injury too.


Predicted Lineups:

Sheffield United- Henderson; O’Connell, Egan, Basham; Stevens, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Baldock; Robinson, McBurnie

Liverpool- Adrian; Robertson, V v Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Lallana, Firmino, Salah


Key Points

In the last four encounters between Sheffield and Liverpool and Sheffield, the Scousers have won on two occasions in contrast to Sheffield’s one win. One match ended as a draw during that period.

Liverpool is on a run of  15 consecutive wins in the Premier League.

Liverpool has scored two or more goals in their last 15 Premier League games.


Top Picks

Oliver Norwood could have a part to play in midfield. Though Norqooes hasn’t had any recorded goal or assist this season, his diverse passing range makes him an asset for Sheffield.

John Lundstram has looked impressive this season with an 82% pass accuracy along with a goal and an assist for Sheffield this season,

For Liverpool, Mohamed Salah and Robert Firmino will be the obvious threats even if Sadio Mane does miss out.

Salah has scored four and assisted three in six appearances while Firmino has scored three and assisted the same in five games.

 

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Walli Siddiqui

A true sports enthusiast who cherishes the thought of writing, reporting, or presenting, particularly when it comes to the two most popular sports in the world. Football as well as Cricket. A thorough admirer of the Indian Cricket Team since the childhood days, while loyalty also goes out to the red side of Manchester when it comes to football.