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WAT vs LIV Match Preview: League leaders Liverpool have been going on a sensational run, with many predicting that they might even go unbeaten this season. Jurgen Klopp’s men have secured 26 wins and a draw from 27 league fixtures and sit firmly on top with 79 points as they inch closer to the Premier League title. Their next opponents will be a struggling Watford FC united who are 19th in the league with just 24 points on board and are battling for survival.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, February 29
Kick-Off- 11:00 PM (IST)
Venue- Vicarage Road.
Watford
Ismaila Sarr is on the road to recovery and could even be named in the starting eleven for the upcoming fixture. Full-back Daryl Janmaat and Kiko Femenia are both doubts to start due to knocks sustained, while Craig Dawson is certain to miss out as a result of an injury.
Liverpool
Club captain, Jordan Henderson remains on the sidelines due to injury. Alex Oxlade Chamberlain should be hoping to make his way back into the starting eleven in place of Naby Keita. James Milner, Xherdan Shaqiri and Nathaniel Clyne are also ruled out for the away side. Having said that, Jurgen Klopp could opt for a similar eleven.
WAT (Expected Playing 11)- Foster; Masina, Cathcart, Kabasele, Mariappa; Capoue, Hughes; Deulofeu, Doucoure, Sarr; Deeney
LIV (Expected Playing 11)- Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, V Dijk, Robertson; Chamberlain, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Mane, Salah, Firmino
Troy Deeney could make an impact while leading the line of attack for the hosts Watford. The skipper has five goals and an assist from 16 appearances this season.
Mohamed Salah has been lethal while charging down the flanks for Liverpool. Salah has bagged 15 goals, six assists and has a pass accuracy of 77% from 2070 minutes in the league this season.
Ismaila Sarr could have a positive influence while featuring in the advanced role for Watford. Sarr has three goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 82% from 17 appearances this season.
Sadio Mane has been equally effective while leading the charge and has 13 goals and six assists for Liverpool from 1905 minutes in the league this season.
Liverpool is the sure-shot favourites to get the win.
Goalkeeper- B Foster
Defenders- A Robertson, J Gomez, V v Dijk, A Mariappa
Midfielders- A O Chamberlain, S Mane (C), Fabinho, I Sarr
Forwards- M Sala (VC), T Deeney
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