As Liverpool put together to face West Ham at Anfield, the highlight is on two returning names – Alisson and Conor Bradley – in what might be a defining second within the Premier League title race.
Alisson Returns in Objective for Liverpool
After a month on the sidelines, Alisson is about to return between the posts. The Brazilian hasn’t featured since Liverpool’s Champions League conflict with PSG as a consequence of a head damage sustained on worldwide responsibility. Now cleared following concussion protocols, he’s able to reclaim his place in aim.
Supervisor Arne Slot confirmed the optimistic replace: Alisson is match and accessible, offering a vital presence on the again as Liverpool look to capitalise on Arsenal’s slip-up towards Brentford.
Bradley Set for Begin After Harm Layoff
Conor Bradley can also be anticipated to begin at right-back after coming off the bench towards Fulham. With each Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez dominated out, Slot had beforehand turned to Curtis Jones as a makeshift full-back. However Bradley’s return brings stability again to the defensive position.
“Sure, it does. After all it’s a lift, it’s at all times a lift when high quality gamers come again,” stated Slot. “To have Conor again, I feel all of us would make the identical resolution and that’s taking part in Conor in that place.”
Bradley has impressed when referred to as upon this season, and with Trent nonetheless unavailable, his presence is significant for Liverpool’s Premier League ambitions.
Salah and Diaz in Assault
Mohamed Salah is anticipated to steer the entrance line, contemporary from signing a brand new contract that can hold him on the membership past this season. Luis Diaz is pushing to return to the beginning XI, doubtless changing Cody Gakpo. There aren’t any new damage considerations forward of Sunday’s match.
Predicted Liverpool XI vs West Ham
Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Kick-off is at 2pm BST on Sunday, April 13, with reside protection on Sky Sports activities. Liverpool will look to take a decisive step in direction of the Premier League title – and West Ham stand of their means.
