Liverpool booked their place in one domestic cup final with a penalty shootout win over Stoke City in the League Cup and will look to progress into the next round of the FA Cup. Standing in their way is one formidable opponent, West Ham United.
The Hammers have already done the double over Liverpool in the league this season and the London side actually do start as favourites against a side whose number they have. Liverpool though will be looking for revenge against Slaven Bilic’s men and could have some help with the return of Dejan Lovren to the first team.
Liverpool have struggled in defence all-season but the Croatian had been one of the defensive stalwarts under Klopp before he picked up an injury. Klopp does know that a loss at home against a side that he should now know about would not bode well for the confidence of the team and as Liverpool gear up for a tough game against the Hammers; we predict the starting lineup for the Reds.
Simon Mignolet
Liverpool’s number one and their saviour in the penalty shootout, Mignolet must start in the game and would have to deal with a lot of offense from the Hammers.
Nathaniel Clyne
The right-back was rested against Stoke City in midweek and should return to first team action in the FA Cup.
Dejan Lovren
Another player who could make a return to the first team is Lovren; the Croatian would have to be at his best as he had a torrid time in the corresponding fixture earlier in the league.
Mamadou Sakho
The French defender had a better game dealing with Peter Crouch and Stoke in the League Cup and would be looking for a similar performance.
Alberto Moreno
Moreno has to improve his performances or he could be usurped by the young Australian Brad Smith as Liverpool’s first choice left-back.
Emre Can
Emre Can’s performances have gone off the boil recently and he needs to put in a great performance for the team to keep his position in the side.
Lucas Leiva
Lucas Leiva could keep his place in the team despite not having the best of times in recent games.
Jordan Henderson
The captain of the side must start for Liverpool, his movement and running could be key if Liverpool are to win this FA Cup tie.
James Milner
Milner’s performances are growing bit by bit and he could play in an advanced role for Liverpool against West Ham.
Adam Lallana
Adam Lallana is another player who needs to pick up the pace, especially with Liverpool trying to sign Alex Teixeira from Shakhtar.
Roberto Firmino
While Christian Benteke might be fit, it would be the Brazilian who leads the line against the Hammers and he hopefully can score a goal or two to help the home team out.
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