Liverpool’s form in Europe has been quite the opposite of their Premier League catastrophe. They lost six successive games at Anfield, and that used to be a fortress even a couple of months ago. However, the show must go on, and the Reds are now gearing up for their trip to Molineux to lock horns with Wolves on Monday night.
They have a better away record in recent weeks. Still, Wolves, fighting to grab a top-half finish overcoming recent difficulties, must aim to punish the Merseysiders who endured a disastrous defeat against Fulham in the previous gameweek. Liverpool ran riot in the reverse fixture with a 4-0 win, and the hosts, thus, would look to seek revenge versus the depleted Reds to add more misery to the Merseyside team’s ‘top four’ dreams.
Predicted 4-3-3 Liverpool Lineup To Face Wolves
Defence
Alisson Becker must build on his steady display against RB Leipzig and shake off the recent stumbles to maintain his stewardship between the sticks.
The injury misfortune has troubled the champions all season in the heart of the backline. But they might finally see a central defensive pairing starting successive games following a top-notch midweek display from Nat Phillips and Ozan Kabak.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson should operate from their respective fullback spots even though they have been far from impressive in this calendar year. Alexander-Arnold, in particular, must help the backline with more composure and add a bit more variation in addition to whipping in crosses while surging forward.
Midfield
Jurgen Klopp has restored Fabinho in his preferred ‘number six’ slot. The steady show from Phillips-Kabak would encourage the gaffer to retain the Brazilian’s services in the middle of the park. Thiago Alcantara and the ever-present Georginio Wijnaldum should be deployed as well, considering their midfield dominance versus the Bundesliga hotshots. James Milner and Curtis Jones might get involved at some stage in the second half unless fresh injury woes pop up prematurely.
Attack
Roberto Firmino missed the Leipzig tie due to a knee strain, but the return of Diogo Jota has been a welcome boost. Jota is likely to lead the line against his former employers. The goal on Wednesday night must uplift Sadio Mane’s confidence following a dreadful run. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah should step up his game in terms of finding the net and staying ahead in the Golden Boot race. Divock Origi looked sharp on the Champions League night and would provide cover alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri in the attacking third.
