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Klopp to make 2 important changes – Predicted 4-3-3 Liverpool line-up to face Manchester City

Predicted Liverpool Line-up To Face Manchester City In The Champions League

Liverpool have maintained an incredible unbeaten record so far in their Champions League campaign but will go through a tough test on Wednesday night while hosting Premier League counterparts Manchester City at Anfield in the first leg of the quarterfinal.

The Reds are the only side who have beaten the mighty Cityzens in the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp holds a better head-to-head record against the Spanish maestro and the fans, therefore, can be hopeful of a positive result.

Formation: 4-3-3

Klopp has not altered his formation much throughout the season and should retain in-form front trio Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and red-hot Mohamed Salah should be seen against Guardiola’s men at Anfield.

Probable Liverpool XI

Manager: Jurgen Klopp

Loris Karius (GK)

The German has justified his ‘No.1’ status since replacing Simon Mignolet between the sticks. Although he conceded a penalty against Crystal Palace, few of his saves were decisive at Selhurst Park.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB)

Has struggled against pacy wingers like Marcus Rashford and Wilfried Zaha. He may now have to deal with the scintillating Leroy Sane on Wednesday night.

Dejan Lovren (CB)

A tough call to choose one of Joel Matip and Dejan Lovren as both have struggled this season in central defence. However, the Croatian will have to be at his absolute best if he is preferred over Matip.

Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk (CB)

The Dutchman is justifying his hefty price tag and has been a revelation in the Liverpool backline. His performance will have a say in the outcome of the game.

Andrew Robertson (LB)

The Scotsman has been sublime since being fielded following Alberto Moreno’s injury and has not put a foot wrong ever since.

Jordan Henderson (CDM)

The skipper will occupy his central midfield role and has to keep control of the midfield by not letting the likes of David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne dominate.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (RCM)

The Englishman was excellent against the Cityzens in their Premier League meeting and also changed the game after being introduced in the midfield against Crystal Palace. He has to deliver another towering display if handed a start on Wednesday night.

James Milner (LCM)

The English veteran has earned a crucial midfield role under Jurgen Klopp and was instrumental in Liverpool’s second-half comeback against Crystal Palace. His work rate is unparalleled and his game-reading traits will help the Merseysiders on such a big occasion.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah (RW)

The high-flying Egyptian is scoring goals week in week out and it will be quite interesting to see how Guardiola keeps the wingman under control at Anfield.

Sadio Mane (LW)

The Senegalese winger scored a hat-trick against Porto in the previous round of the competition and also scored against the Cityzens at Anfield in their league meeting. His goal initiated a comeback against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon and the attacker will be determined to continue the run.

Roberto Firmino (ST)

The Brazilian has become the main man in Klopp’s high-pressing football due to his high work ethics and maturity while featuring in an advanced attacking role. He is also scoring a lot of goals this season and will hope to trouble the City defence.