Liverpool Team News: Klopp Drops Trio, Predicted XI vs Burnley
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool faces the challenge of recovering from their defeat to Arsenal in their upcoming game against Burnley. The team aims to find its winning form in a rare 3pm Premier League kickoff. The recent loss to Arsenal dealt a blow to their title ambitions for what could be Klopp’s final season with the club. Liverpool’s coach may make adjustments to the starting lineup as the team is dealing with flu within the squad, adding to the complexity of the situation.
The team’s goalkeeper Alisson is seeking to redeem himself after a run of games without a clean sheet and a mix-up with Virgil van Dijk in the Arsenal match. Ibrahima Konate’s suspension offers young Jarell Quansah an opportunity to partner with Van Dijk in defense. Andy Robertson’s return from injury presents an opening for him to start at left-back for the first time in 2024. Trent Alexander-Arnold will continue at right-back, while Conor Bradley remains unavailable.
In midfield, injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Thiago Alcantara limit Klopp’s options. Returning player Wataru Endo might take on the No. 6 role to allow Alexis Mac Allister to play further forward. Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott complete the midfield lineup.
The absence of Mohamed Salah due to injury will position Darwin Nunez at the center of the attack, flanked by the effective Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota. Nunez’s recent performances show promise, with three goals and two assists in his last four starts. The predicted Liverpool XI for the game against Burnley includes expected changes from the Arsenal match, such as Quansah in for Konate, Robertson in for Gomez, Endo in for Gravenberch, and Nunez in for Gakpo.
