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‘Diogo Jota’s dilemma is the big problem for Jurgen Klopp’
Ian Doyle: Tonight there is only one real selection problem for Liverpool. Diogo Jota or not Diogo Jota?
Much will depend on the physical form of Thiago Alcantara, and Jurgen Klopp will give the Spaniard every chance to show that he is ready.
So suppose you do. And that means that his Iberian colleague is heading to the bench.
The Liverpool team picks themselves, to be honest. The rear is the one that ended against FC Midtjylland.
Thiago can join Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum in midfield.
And the three forwards are, well, the three forwards.
My team (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, R Williams, Gomez, Robertson; Henderson, Thiago, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
“ Klopp can become dishonest with a formation change when Thiago starts with Liverpool ”
Connor Dunn: I’m throwing out the rule book and going crazy with my team selector this week.
As we know, Liverpool are in the midst of an injury crisis on defense and for me, going with all the attack and throwing caution to the wind trying to ruthlessly overtake West Ham is the best option.
So I am going to choose a relatively fluid and hard-working 3-5-2 formation.
Now Alisson starts in goal, but my back three are made up of Jordan Henderson on the right, Joe Gomez in the middle and James Milner on the left.
On each side of my midfield, five are Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.
We know that both players have an incredible engine, so they can go up and down like they normally do to aid defense and link attack, while Henderson and Milner have shown versatility and will know how to occupy the heart of a back lane. .
In the middle of the park are Gini Wijnaldum and Thiago Alcantara. Jurgen Klopp refused to rule Thiago out of the game and thus begins to show a passing range that will help the Reds protect their goal.
Joining them in the center is the willing and fit Diogo Jota, although he will line up right in front of them in a nearly 3-4-1-2 configuration, but not as rigid.
At the head of the line are Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to hopefully wreak havoc.
My team (3-5-2): Alisson; Henderson, Gomez, Milner; Alexander-Arnold, Wijnaldum, Jota, Thiago, Robertson; You’re wrong, Mane.
‘Rhys Williams gets the go-ahead after West Ham’s injury news’
Sean Bradbury: Well, this is going to be interesting. Let’s do it the easy way.
With Atalanta and Manchester City on the horizon, I can’t see the usual three forwards starting.
Mohamed Salah can rest after playing every minute in the Premier League so far.
He would go with Roberto Firmino in the middle, Diogo Jota on the left and Sadio Mane again in his old position on the right.
In midfield, Gini Wijnaldum starts in the deepest role. Jordan Henderson is ahead of him.
And if Thiago Alcantara is fit enough for an hour of soccer, he would play as the new recruit to build the rhythm before the two crucial matchups.
Then in the back …
Of course, Alisson is in goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson on the flanks. Joe Gomez is the older man in the middle.
If Michail Antonio were available for West Ham, he would have been tempted to go with Nat Phillips for having a little more experience to try to deal with the forward fit.
But instead Rhys Williams gets the go-ahead to try to impress again after his midweek performance.
My team (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gómez, R Williams, Robertson; Wijnaldum, Henderson, Thiago; Mane, Firmino, Jota.
‘Klopp may have a chance to be judged by Man City’
Peter Harris: This feels like a dress rehearsal for how Jurgen Klopp will prepare his team against Manchester City the following weekend, although his team will have to travel to Italy before venturing into the Etihad.
Does the Reds coach turn to another of his trusted midfielders to fill that defensive void left by Virgil van Dijk and now Fabinho? Or do you trust one of your young advocates?
He’ll hope beyond hope that Joel Matip gets into shape before the champions travel to meet Pep Guardiola’s men, but Rhys Williams is a defender by trade and hasn’t looked out of place in his league appearances. Champions.
There are also injuries in midfield, so defender Williams should be the one to defend. You may have a lot to do over the next two weeks.
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Jordan Henderson, who is expected to be a central defender option, will be needed in midfield alongside Gini Wijnaldum as the 4-2-3-1 formation is used again. Thiago simply misses a starting point. The last thing Liverpool need is to rush anyone back from injury and make the situation worse.
Roberto Firmino is the striker who assumes more of an offensive midfield role with Sadio Mane and Diogo Jota supporting the wings. Mohamed Salah will assume the forward position with the idea that such a formidable front line will overwhelm the Hammers.
My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gómez, R Williams, Robertson; Henderson, Wijnaldum; Firmino, Mane, Jota; Salah.
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