Liverpool travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley on December 26. The Boxing Day fixture will give the Reds the chance to take provisional top spot above Arsenal. We reveal our predicted lineup for Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Alisson Becker has started in goal. The in-form Trent Alexander-Arnold has started at right-back, with Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Virgil van Dijk at centre-half. Kostas Tsimikas has been the starting left-back in the absence of Andy Robertson, who has been sidelined<\/a> with a shoulder injury since October.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>The Top 5 Football Kits Of The 2023-2024 Premier League Season<\/a><\/p>\n In midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai has started every game. Wataru Endo has broken into the side in recent weeks, whilst Curtis Jones started the previous match with Ryan Gravenberch also returning to fitness.<\/p>\n Luis D\u00edaz has featured on the left wing with Mohamed Salah on the right. Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez had been a starter but following his eleven-match goal drought, the centre-forward was dropped for Cody Gakpo. The Dutch forward has also been struggling for form and could be dropped after a fairly insignificant display against the league leaders.<\/p>\n Liverpool drew 1-1 with Arsenal at Anfield in a Saturday night thriller, where a slow start for the Merseyside club was followed by an onslaught of attacks where they struggled to take their chances.\u00a0Whilst their failure to secure a victory allowed Arsenal to keep the top spot for Christmas, fans were relatively pleased with the result: a loss would have left the Reds four points adrift.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>\u2018Involved in the Poker\u2019: Liverpool Ready to Battle Bayern Munich and Chelsea for \u2018Brilliant\u2019 Player<\/a><\/p>\n In truth, Liverpool were the more threatening team. They prevailed on xG (expected goals), Harvey Elliott hit the post, and Alexander-Arnold hit the bar during a four versus one counterattack that seemed almost certain to result in goal.<\/p>\n The English right-back put in yet another classy performance. On form, Alexander-Arnold is amongst the best technical players in the league.\u00a0He recorded his eighth assist of the season against the Gunners, pinging a spectacular through ball from well within his half all the way to Salah at the byline.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Liverpool Eyeing Potential Move For \u00a325 Million \u2018Defensive Rock\u2019 To Replace Injured Joel Matip<\/a><\/p>\n Gakpo did not have the impact that Klopp would\u2019ve hoped for, after replacing the off-form Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez.\u00a0The Dutchman had just two touches in Arsenal\u2019s box and was dispossessed three times, before being substituted in the 68th minute. Perhaps N\u00fa\u00f1ez will be given his spot back on Boxing Day.<\/p>\n One concern for Liverpool has been their struggle to break down low blocks in recent weeks. In particular, they failed to score against a very defensive Manchester United side and recorded zero shots on target in the first 75 minutes against Crystal Palace.\u00a0This Burnley game will be no different, with the Clarets sitting very deep even during their 2-0 win over Fulham.<\/p>\n In contrast to Palace, however, Vincent Kompany’s side has frequently shown a desire to play out of defence and have extended spells of possession. This poses a unique challenge but could also create space between the lines for Liverpool to attack in transition.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Liverpool Face Crucial Decision Over Attacker\u2019s Future<\/a><\/p>\n Klopp revealed injury news in a press conference<\/a> during the build-up to the Burnley fixture.\u00a0Tsimikas \u201cbroke his collarbone at least\u201d against Arsenal, after Bukayo Saka knocked the Greek onto the floor and the left-back\u2019s own manager landed on top of him. After being asked about a replacement, Klopp said: \u201cWe will have Joey [Gomez] there and just have to make sure we put him in cotton wool\u201d.<\/p>\n Tsimikas\u2019 injury is so significant because Andy Robertson (the only other senior left-back) has been out for months. When asked about a return date, the German manager revealed<\/a>: \u201cWe all hope it will be in January but I don\u2019t know\u201d.<\/p>\n Diogo Jota could potentially make a return to action, after Klopp said: \u201cI don\u2019t want to rule anybody out. He didn\u2019t train with the team yet, so it would be a surprise – but maybe I will be surprised\u201d.<\/p>\n D\u00edaz went off injured against Arsenal, but \u201cphysios were not too concerned\u201d. It is unclear whether he will be available against Burnley: \u201cWe play in three days and you never know how quick the turnaround is, so we have to see\u201d.<\/p>\n Alexis Mac Allister remains out, but is \u201ccloser\u201d. Stefan Baj\u010deti\u0107, Thiago Alc\u00e2ntara, and J\u00f6el Matip all remain out long-term.<\/p>\nLiverpool\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n
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