Liverpool predicted XI to face Leicester City on Sunday night clash
By Nayan Dey
Liverpool predicted XI to face Leicester City on this weekend’s encounter.
Liverpool have been dealing with a lot injury woes this season, in addition to physical health the things hasn’t been easy to deal with COVID-19.
But the defending champions are going to face the table toppers Leicester City led by their former manager Brendan Rodgers.
Liverpool have around 6-7 important first players officially unfit to make it to the weekend’s massive match after international break.
Here’s the predicted line up to face Leicester City this weekend:
Defense:
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Goalkeeper : Alisson Becker
Right-back : James Milner
Centre-back : Joel Matip
Centre-back : Nat Phillips
Left-back : Andy Robertson
Midfield:
Central midfield : Gini Wijanldum
Central midfield : Curtis Jones
Central midfield : Naby Keita
Attack:
Left-wing : Sadio Mane
Right-wing : Diogo Jota
False 9 : Roberto Firmino
Prediction: Liverpool FC 1 – 1 Leicester City
The Reds have a very strong squad depth despite of injury issues, the champions will try keep hold of their unbeaten record at Anfield. The Reds have never lost home league game since they lost to Crystal Palace in 2017-18 season.
The Foxes will be looking to an advantage of their injury issues to end the weekend with a massive win to keep themselves at the top of the Premier League table.
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is the danger man to stop. Meanwhile, Diogo Jota has been very lethal for Liverpool this season.
The Reds only have one senior defender Joel Matip and it will huge task for either Nat Phillips or Rhy Williams to deal with the talisman Jamie Vardy and his co.
On the other hand Tottenham Hotspur will be facing Manchester City for the biggest weekend clash. If Spurs lose and Foxes win, Leicester will go upto 4 points clear on top of the table.
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