West Ham vs Liverpool predicted XI: There’s no way Matip should start

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (L) and Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp react at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 23, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (L) and Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp react at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 23, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
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Liverpool face a visit to the London Stadium to face West Ham…

This time of the year was bound to be a busy one for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp is starting to feel the stress. After the Reds drew 2-2 with Shrewsbury at the weekend, they will turn their attention back to the competition which matters the most to them; the Premier League.

They have yet to lose a game in the English top flight and while it’s still unlikely even at this stage, there will be dreams of going the season unbeaten from those in Merseyside red. To do that though, they need to take each game seriously and keep up the momentum they’ve kept all season.

That said, I expect Jurgen Klopp to field a strong XI in this match with a whole load of changes from the FA Cup draw. Without further ado, here is the lineup I expect Klopp to name on Wednesday evening…

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

No real questions here. Alisson is the first choice goalkeeper and he’s one of the reasons why Liverpool are so difficult to score against. After getting a well-earned rest against Shrewsbury, the Brazil international will be back between the sticks against West Ham.