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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Liverpool vs Burnley
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
25-12-2023
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TIME:
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11.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stadium
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Predicted Line-Up
Burnley possible starting lineup:
Trafford; Vitinho, O'Shea, Beyer, Taylor; Tresor, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert; Foster, Amdouni
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Injury Woes and Tactical Considerations Loom Ahead of Burnley-Liverpool Clash
As Burnley prepares to face Liverpool in an upcoming match, manager Vincent Kompany has received a boost with the return of left-back Charlie Taylor. However, uncertainties persist around the availability of key players, including Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Jack Cork, and Aaron Ramsey, who will undergo late fitness tests.
While Luca Koleosho remains sidelined due to knee surgery, the standout performance of Odobert in the recent match against Fulham suggests that Burnley has capable hands in his absence. Jacob Bruun Larsen's halftime substitution in the same game prompts speculation about potential tactical changes by Kompany from the start on Boxing Day.
On the Liverpool side, unfortunate events unfolded as Kostas Tsimikas suffered a broken collarbone, ruling him out for an extended period. This setback leaves Liverpool without a recognized senior left-back, with Andrew Robertson also in recovery from shoulder surgery. Joe Gomez is expected to deputize at left-back temporarily, while Luis Diaz, despite a knee injury scare, is likely to be included in the squad.
However, Liverpool faces a slew of absentees, including Joel Matip, Ben Doak, Alexis Mac Allister, Diogo Jota, Stefan Bajcetic, and Thiago Alcantara, all ruled out until various points in 2024.
As the two teams gear up for their clash, the fitness of key players and strategic decisions by both managers will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this Boxing Day fixture.