Liverpool head into the festive weekend stuffed with confidence as they put together to welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to Anfield.
Whereas Wolves stay caught on the backside of the Premier League desk, the temper round Merseyside might hardly be extra totally different.
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Liverpool might have spent Christmas Day outdoors the highest 4, however latest outcomes recommend they’re firmly again on observe.
One other win in opposition to struggling Wolves will increase their confidence much more.
A slim 2-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur final weekend capped a powerful run of type for Arne Slot’s facet, who’ve now received three matches in a row in all competitions.
These victories have additionally introduced back-to-back league wins for the primary time since September, whereas the Reds are actually unbeaten in six video games throughout all competitions (W4, D2).
How Liverpool might line up
Liverpool appear to return alive in the course of the festive interval and can be eager to take care of their wonderful report at Anfield right now of the 12 months.
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They couldn’t have been handed a extra easy fixture than Wolves, with the Premier League whipping boys heading for a traditionally horrendous marketing campaign.
Alisson is predicted to start out in aim, with an unchanged again 4 of Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez forward of the Brazilian goalkeeper.
Curtis Jones will accomplice with Ryan Gravenberch on the base of midfield, whereas Alexis Mac Allister pushes into the quantity 10 position.
Cody Gakpo ought to return to the XI after lacking Liverpool’s final three video games, whereas Florian Wirtz takes Dominik Szoboszlai’s spot on the appropriate flank.
The “” midfielder will serve a one-match suspension for accumulating 5 yellow playing cards after selecting up a reserving in opposition to Spurs.