LIV vs SHF Dream11 Match Prediction: League leaders, Liverpool will be looking to carry on their unstoppable run in the league as they host Sheffield United at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s men with 55 points currently have a 10 point cushion with two games in hand. Meanwhile, Sheffield United is 8th in the league with 29 points and have an unlikely opportunity of making it to the top six do they manage to beat the red-hot Liverpool unit.
Match Details
Date- Friday, January 3 | Kick-Off- 1:30 AM (IST) | Venue- Anfield
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp is likely to bring in a few fresh legs after his side’s hard-fought win against Sheffield United. Divock Origi, Naby Keita and James Milner should be pushing for starts against the Blades. Nathaniel Clyne, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, Joel Matip, Fabinho and Shaqiri are ruled out due to injury.
Sheffield United
John Lundstram wasn’t able to make it to the squad in the 2-0 loss to Manchester City due to injury and is a doubt against Liverpool. David McGoldrick and Oliver McBurnie could get the opportunity to be in the starting eleven. Simon Moore is also doubtfull to start for the visitors.
LIV (Expected Playing 11)- Alisson; Robertson, V Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Keita, Henderson, Milner; Origi, Salah, Firmino
SHF (Expected Playing 11)- Henderson; Basham, Egan, O’Connell; Baldock, Freeman, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; McGoldrick, McBurnie
Sadio Mane has been of the players of the season for Liverpool this season. The forward has bagged 10 goals and six assists with a pass accuracy of 80.4%
John Fleck in midfield will play the anchor role for Sheffield United. The 28-year-old has four goals, an assist and a pass accuracy of 80.2% in the ongoing league campaign.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been sensational at wing-back for Liverpool. The England international has two goals, eight assists and a pass accuracy of 74.4% this season.
Oliver McBurnie will be one of the main threats in attack for Sheffield United. McBurnie has scored three goals and has a pass accuracy of 62% from 18 appearances so far.
Liverpool is the obvious favourites heading into the game and should continue their unbeaten run in the league.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- D Henderson
Defenders- T Alexander-Arnold (C), V v Dijk, G Baldock
Midfielders- N Keita, J Henderson, S Mane, M Salah, J Fleck
Forwards- R Firmino (VC), O McBurnie
Team 2
Goalkeeper- D Henderson
Defenders- T Alexander-Arnold, A Roberton (C), C Basham
Midfielders- N Keita, J Henderson, J Milner, M Salah, O Norwood
Forwards- R Firmino (VC), O McBurnie
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