Liverpool came from behind to top Norwich on Saturday, moving within six points of Manchester City. On Wednesday, they welcome in Leeds for a rescheduled fixtures and hope to close the gap a little more.
Leeds is coming off a 4-2 loss to Manchester United. Liverpool made seven changes in its line-up on Saturday, and more changes are likely coming. For the Liverpool team news go here.
Goalkeeper
Alisson allowed his first goal since the international break Saturday, after a big deflection off Joel Matip. The Brazilian keeper also added an assist, brilliantly spotting Mo Salah for the go-ahead goal. While he is paid to stop shots, he now has two assists and a goal during his time at Liverpool.
Defense
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson both rested against Norwich and should return to the line-up.
Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip paired together against Norwich, but there is a chance Ibrahima Konate comes into the squad Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp has rotated Matip and Konate often, and with the fixtures lined up the way they are, a switch Wednesday makes sense.
Midfield
Liverpool have plenty of midfield options coming into Wednesday’s game. After not starting Saturday, Fabinho is set to return to the line-up. Thiago is also likely in the line-up after coming on as a sub against Norwich.
The third midfield spot likely comes down to Jordan Henderson or Harvey Elliott. It would be an emotional start for Elliott, who suffered a significant injury in the last meeting between the two sides. Because of that, Henderson is the safer of the two options, and will also provide more of a defensive presence.
Attack
Liverpool are still without Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino, who suffered injuries against Inter Milan in the Champions League. All three front-line starters scored on Saturday, with Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Luis Diaz getting on the score sheet.
Salah and Mane are likely starters. So is Diaz, but there is a chance Klopp uses the game to start Divock Origi up top and moves Mane to the left wing.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Luis Diaz, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah.