Liverpool will need a response when they face Burnley at Anfield on Saturday after suffering their second Premier League defeat of the 2023/24 season.
The 3-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium and the performance that followed reminded fans that Jurgen Klopp’s remaining three-and-a-half months will be a rollercoaster, not a parade. Because Manchester United won four trophies. Tracking. In fact, the home game against 19th-placed Burnley is one of the friendlies Liverpool can ask for after their loss.
Vincent Kompany’s men have won just twice at home all season and are just ahead of Sheffield United in goals scored and conceded. But these routine fixtures become more important given the circumstances and Klopp must ensure his players don’t miss a beat as Manchester City continue their quest for top spot in the inevitable T-1000. .With questions about the defence, midfield and key players, how might Liverpool line up on Saturday?
PREDICTED STARTING XI TO FACE BURNLEY:
(4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Jones; Jota, Nuñez, Diaz