MX23RW : Tuesday, August 24 09:26:24| >> :60:984:984:

How Liverpool could line up against Burnley

How Liverpool could line up against Burnley
© Reuters
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could have both Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara fit and ready for Saturday lunchtime's Premier League clash with Burnley at Anfield.

The midfield duo both missed last weekend's 3-0 win over Norwich City but are working their way back to full fitness and reportedly played 80 minutes apiece in a behind-closed-doors friendly with Aston Villa last weekend.

However, Klopp may initially decide to name both men among the substitutes ahead of next week's visit of Chelsea, meaning that James Milner and Naby Keita can look forward to successive starts.

Fabinho had to make do with a 30-minute cameo against Norwich and is now expected to miss out due to a family bereavement, so Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could remain in the first XI here, while Kostas Tsimikas continues to deputise for Andy Robertson as the Scot battles an ankle injury.

Klopp has no reason to make any alterations to the rearguard after last week's performance, with Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip forming the centre-back pairing and Alisson Becker producing heroics to preserve his side's clean sheet.

Sadio Mane was the only member of Liverpool's front line not to get in on the act last week but is unlikely to be dropped, while Mohamed Salah returns to Anfield after becoming the first player in Premier League history to score on the opening day five seasons in a row.

Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota are in direct competition to lead the line after opening their accounts for the new season at Carrow Road, but the Brazilian has registered five goals in his last six league games against Burnley and will hope to continue that hot streak here.

Liverpool possible starting lineup: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Keita, Milner; Salah, Firmino, Mane

ID:459858:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4163:

How you voted: Liverpool vs Burnley

Liverpool
87.6%
Draw
9.1%
Burnley
3.3%
395
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Did you know...?
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk applauds the fans as he is substituted on August 8, 2021
Read Next:
What is Liverpool's strongest XI for the 2021-22 season?
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.

rhs 2.0
Todays Game Header Right
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1West Ham UnitedWest Ham22008356
2Chelsea22005056
3Liverpool22005056
4Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton22004136
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs22002026
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd21106244
7Everton21105324
8Brentford21102024
9Manchester CityMan City21015143
10Aston Villa21014313
11Watford210134-13
12Leicester CityLeicester210124-23
13Southampton201124-21
14Crystal Palace201103-31
15Leeds UnitedLeeds201137-41
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves200202-20
17Burnley200214-30
18Newcastle UnitedNewcastle200226-40
19Arsenal200204-40
20Norwich CityNorwich200208-80
Olympic medal table header
CountryGold medalSilver MedalBronze MedalT
AlgeriaAlgeria 0000
AngolaAngola0000
ArgentinaArgentina0000
AustraliaAustralia0000
AustriaAustria0000
Great BritainGreat Britain0000

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!