{"id":632837,"date":"2023-12-20T08:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T13:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=632837"},"modified":"2023-12-20T08:59:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T13:59:04","slug":"liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-efl-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/12\/20\/liverpool-predicted-lineup-vs-west-ham-efl-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Epic\u2019 Youngster to Start: Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs West Ham for EFL Cup Quarter-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool face West Ham in a mouth-watering EFL Cup clash at Anfield as they look to add more silverware to their trophy cabinet. Last Word on Football brings you the Liverpool predicted lineup for this midweek matchup.<\/p>\n<h2>Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs West Ham In EFL Cup Clash<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s MATCHDAY! \ud83d\udc4a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CarabaoCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CarabaoCup<\/a> quarter-final time as we take on West Ham \u231b<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LIVWHU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#LIVWHU<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WalkOn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WalkOn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Phwvaug9Qs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Phwvaug9Qs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LFC\/status\/1737382577952989477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently<\/h3>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-52\">\n<p>Alisson Becker has returned from injury, however Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher has started most cup fixtures. The Irishman is set to play against West Ham, as revealed to the media last night.<\/p>\n<p>In cup games, Joe Gomez has replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold. As the only fit left-back, Kostas Tsimikas has started almost every game. Jarell Quansah, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardbarker.com\/soccer\/articles\/watch_jarrell_quansah_scores_first_ever_liverpool_goal_with_epic_strike\/s1_15953_39673031\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;epic&#8221;<\/a> youngster, has received a generous amount of cup minutes at just 20 years of age, alongside Ibrahima Konat\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/12\/15\/liverpool-joao-palhinha-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Involved in the Poker\u2019: Liverpool Ready to Battle Bayern Munich and Chelsea for \u2018Brilliant\u2019 Player<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The recent starting midfield consists of Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai. Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott will look for potential minutes in this fixture. Up front is Mohamed Salah, Darwin <span class=\"TextRun SCXW72676652 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72676652 BCX0\">N\u00fa\u00f1ez, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/10\/30\/luis-diaz-parents-kidnapped\/\" target=\"_self\">Luis Diaz.<\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107901768 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107901768 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>What Can Stop Liverpool From Winning the Premier League Title This Season?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Biggest Problem with YOUR Premier League Club\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2GNhwMen_Qo?start=62&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool&#8217;s Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n<p>Liverpool&#8217;s most recent game was a 0-0 draw at home to Manchester United. Despite dominating the game and having 68% possession, the Merseyside outfit failed to score or even cause a significant threat to United&#8217;s clean sheet.<\/p>\n<p>The team took 15 shots from outside the box but only troubled Andr\u00e9 Onana with three easy saves. They appeared impatient and overconfident in their ability to trouble the out-of-form Cameroonian.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/12\/09\/liverpool-maxence-lacroix-transfer-interest\/\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool Eyeing Potential Move For \u00a325 Million &#8216;Defensive Rock&#8217; To Replace Injured Joel Matip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Part of this attacking mediocracy was the lack of supply for Salah. The Egyptian is normally latching onto the end of passes in dangerous areas. However, his most threatening shot racked up an xG of just 0.12, and he had five other tame attempts. In contrast, he created the second most chances for the team with five &#8211; one fewer than Alexander-Arnold. It appeared that Salah was making all the progressive carries and passes, rather than being supplied to by his teammates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/12\/13\/fabio-carvalho-liverpool-leipzig\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"> Liverpool Face Crucial Decision Over Attacker\u2019s Future<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The lack of support for the forward may be linked to the poor form of Szoboszlai. Deemed by many as the signing of the season just a month or two ago, the Hungarian has been fruitless in his last few games. He was subbed early during late comebacks against both Crystal Palace and Fulham. Uncoincidentally, in both matches the side had been lacklustre offensively and quickly kicked into gear after his substitution.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday Szobszlai created zero chances and had just one optimistic effort from 35 yards, leading to a return to the bench just an hour in. Fans will be frustrated with the team&#8217;s performance on Sunday, and anticipating a more ruthless approach against West Ham. Klopp will likely make a few tactical tweaks.<\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool Injuries to Consider<\/h3>\n<p>Klopp&#8217;s assistant, Pepijn Lijnders, revealed injury news in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolfc.com\/news\/liverpool-v-west-ham-united-carabao-cup-team-news\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">press conference <\/a>on Tuesday. Gravenberch came off injured against United, but Lijnders explained: \u201cHe had a scan and it\u2019s only DOMS, which is fatigue, so that\u2019s a really good thing\u201d. He could be available to feature in the cup, however it would be a surprise if he is not rested.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/category\/premier-league\/liverpool\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool \u2018Inquired\u2019 About Attacking \u2018Prodigy\u2019 From Bundesliga<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alexis Mac Allister is recovering and &#8220;progressing well&#8221; with &#8220;no pain&#8221;. However, the Argentine will miss the clash as his injury is &#8220;worse than we first thought&#8221;. Diogo Jota is training individually, &#8220;doing ball work&#8221; but the assistant manager revealed &#8220;with hamstring injuries, you have to be careful&#8221;. It may be a New Year&#8217;s return for the Portuguese.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Robertson,\u00a0Joel Matip,\u00a0Stefan Bajcetic,\u00a0and\u00a0Thiago Alcantara remain out long-term.<\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>GK: Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher<\/p>\n<p>LB: Joe Gomez<\/p>\n<p>CB: Ibrahima <span class=\"TextRun SCXW211705978 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211705978 BCX0\">Konat\u00e9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>CB: Jarell Quansah<\/p>\n<p>RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/p>\n<p>CM: Dominik Szoboszlai<\/p>\n<p>CDM: Wataru Endo<\/p>\n<p>CM: Curtis Jones<\/p>\n<p>LW: Harvey Elliott<\/p>\n<p>ST: Cody Gakpo<\/p>\n<p>RW: Mohamed Salah<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool face West Ham in a mouth-watering EFL Cup clash at Anfield as they look to add more silverware to their trophy cabinet. Last Word on Football brings you the Liverpool predicted lineup for this midweek matchup. 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