Liverpool’s Injury Woes Impact Jurgen Klopp’s Selection for Burnley Clash
The Premier League’s demanding festive period continues for Liverpool as they prepare to face Burnley on Boxing Day. Unfortunately, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is facing a growing injury list, which is limiting his ability to make significant changes to the starting XI.
Klopp’s backline is expected to remain unchanged, with Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, and Virgil van Dijk retaining their places from the draw against Arsenal. However, Joe Gomez is set to replace the injured Kostas Tsimikas at left-back after an impressive performance in that position against Arsenal.
In midfield, Wataru Endo is likely to continue in holding midfield due to Alexis Mac Allister’s continued absence. However, there could be some tweaks ahead of him, with Ryan Gravenberch and Harvey Elliott in contention for starts to give Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai some rest.
In the attacking department, Darwin Nunez is expected to return to the starting lineup after featuring from the bench against Arsenal. The question remains as to who he will replace, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz potentially flanking him. However, Diaz’s fitness is uncertain after suffering a knee issue in the previous match.
If Diaz is not deemed fit enough to start, Nunez could take his place on the left, with Cody Gakpo retained up front. The final lineup will depend on Diaz’s fitness assessment closer to the match.
Here is the predicted Liverpool XI for the Burnley clash: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Endo, Elliott, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.
Liverpool will hope to overcome their injury woes and secure a crucial victory against Burnley as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.