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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester City vs Liverpool
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
10-03-2024
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TIME:
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09.15 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
07.45 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Anfield
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Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Bradley, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Alvarez
Liverpool's decisive victory over Sparta in the Europa League marked Mohamed Salah's return from his second muscle injury this year. Despite an initially disallowed goal for offside, Salah's comeback promises an anticipated return to the starting lineup for the energetic attacker, marking his first appearance since New Year's Day.
However, Liverpool faces the challenge of missing eight key players: Ben Doak (knee), Joel Matip (knee), Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee), Alisson Becker (thigh), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago Alcantara (muscle), Curtis Jones (shin), and Ryan Gravenberch (ankle). Additionally, Jayden Danns, a young attacker, is uncertain to play after suffering a concussion last weekend.
In the recent triumph, Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp had to substitute Ibrahima Konate due to an unspecified issue, and Konate's availability for the upcoming game against an unnamed opponent will be a last-minute decision.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, Liverpool's upcoming opponent, faced physical challenges in their clash with Copenhagen. Matheus Nunes endured a dislocated finger, swiftly addressed on the field, but is expected to be available, potentially as a bench player. Jeremy Doku, a Belgian attacker, may be sidelined due to muscular problems, with Jack Grealish confirmed to be out with a groin injury.
Despite the physical toll on some players, Manchester City's stars like Foden, Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, and Nathan Ake enjoyed a full rest in the midweek game. If Doku is unable to play, Julian Alvarez, the scorer of the second goal against Copenhagen, stands ready to fill the void.