Liverpool will face Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday, April 17, 2023, local time, after going five matches without a win. Javi Garcia’s squad was beaten 5-1 by Crystal Palace in their last game. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp’s wards held Arsenal to a draw at home with a score of 2-2. Leeds players Stuart Dallas and Tyler Adams are unable to strengthen the team due to thigh injuries. However, Maximilian Wober started training this week and is ready to prove his fitness. Garcia said that some of his wards were undergoing physical recovery. Wilfried Gnonto is likely to be put back in the forward line. Meanwhile, Rasmus Kristensen, Liam Cooper, and Rodrigo will also be Garcia’s options for changes.
Jurgen Klopp is concerned about the condition of Alisson Becker and Ibrahima Konate, who missed several training sessions this week. They are expected to be fit for the game against Leeds. This match is also the moment for Luis Diaz’s return after suffering a serious injury for quite a long time. However, the Colombian player is likely to be placed on the bench. On the other hand, Stefan Bajcetic, Naby Keita, and Calvin Ramsay are still in the treatment room. Thiago Alcantara and Darwin Nunez are ready to replace Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. Andy Robertson, who was suspended by referee Constantine Hatzidakis against Arsenal, will also be fielded.
Leeds United’s predicted lineup: Illan Meslier, Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Junior Firpo, Weston McKennie, Marc Roca, Jack Harrison, Rodrigo, Wilfried Gnonto, and Patrick Bamford. Liverpool’s predicted lineup: Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez.
If Liverpool plays the same way as in the first 35 minutes against Arsenal, Leeds attackers will be advantaged. On the other hand, if The Reds perform well from the first minute, The Whites defenders will struggle. Attack is not the issue for Leeds, but their backline is fragile, allowing Liverpool to score goals. The score prediction for Leeds United vs. Liverpool is 1-3.
