With just one loss in the 13 games in all competitions this season, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are one of the most inform sides in the Premier League at the moment. They are currently level on points with Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table and welcome Watford to a crunch game at Anfield this Sunday. Mazzari’s side have not been easy to beat this season and are sure to put on a strong performance but playing at home, Liverpool will be favourites to take all three points from this game. A win will take Liverpool to their 12 unbeaten game early this season, a run that any team in the League will be proud of.
Here is the predicted lineup that Klopp might field for the game against Watford:
Team News:
The Liverpool manager revealed that he will almost at full strength for this game at the weekend. Emre Can and Georginio Wijnaldum picked up some illness but both are expected to make it to the match day squad on Sunday. Mamadou Sakho, Joe Gomez, Sheyi Ojo and Danny Ings are the only other absentees for this game. James Milner is expected to be back in action after missing the last two games for the side.
Formation: 4-3-3
Loris Karius:
The undisputed number 1 for Klopp this season, Karius has made the least number of saves for a PL goal keeper this season and he will start this game against Watford.
Nathaniel Clyne:
One of the most consistent players at the back for Liverpool, Clyne will keep his place at right-back for Liverpool for this game.
Joel Matip:
Having got his first goal in a Liverpool shirt, Matip will be full of confidence and will hope to have a comfortable game against Watford.
Dejan Lovren:
Though he made up for his mistake in the last game, Lovren is still a while away from being a top class center half but is first choice for Klopp and will start this game on Sunday.
James Milner:
The England international has been exceptional at the back for Liverpool and will be back in action this week after missing the game against Palace at the weekend.
Jordan Henderson:
The most influential midfielder in the Premier League this season, Henderson will have a huge role to play for Liverpool if they are to go all the way in this game against Watford.
Emre Can:
The German opened the scoring for his side against Palace and provides some balance to the midfield for Liverpool. He should keep his place in the side for this game.
Adam Lallana
One of the most effective players for Liverpool this season, Lallana, will have to play a huge role for his side if they are to take all three points from this game.
Sadio Mane:
The Senegalese winger has been consistent for Liverpool so far this season and should keep his place on the right win for this clash at Anfield.
Roberto Firmino:
His sublime finish put day light between Liverpool and Palace last weekend and the Brazilian will hope to have a similar effect on the game his weekend against Watford.
Philippe Coutinho:
The Man of the Match for Liverpool in their last two game, Coutinho will be the biggest threat for Watford on the night as Klopp’s side will go for the kill at Anfield.