Liverpool will host West Ham United later today, looking to build upon their huge 1-0 victory over Manchester City last weekend. The Hammers will come into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Southampton. Both sides will be looking to clinch all three points in this Premier League match-up.
The Merseyside club sits in the 9th position in the Premier League acquiring 13 points from nine games whereas the visitors find themselves in the 12th place earning 11 points from 10 matches so far. It is crucial for both sides to rack up wins in the coming weeks if they are to close the gap between them and the top four places.
Liverpool vs West Ham United: Talking Tactics
Jurgen Klopp could opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation and he is expected to make a few changes to his first XI for this game. Fabio Carvalho, Jordan Henderson and Ibrahima Konate could all get a chance to feature from the start in this midweek contest.
David Moyes will probably set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation allowing Gianluca Scamacca to continue to lead the line for West Ham up top. Meanwhile, Craig Dawson and Kurt Zouma remain a major doubt.
Team News
Liverpool
Joel Matip, Arthur Melo, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remain sidelined, but Klopp is hopeful that he will have Ibrahima Konate available once again after the French defender failed a late fitness test last weekend. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz remains a long-term absentee with a knee issue.
Liverpool Predicted XI
Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Thiago; Salah, Firmino, Carvalho; Nunez
West Ham United
As for the Hammers, they remain without the services of Maxwel Cornet and Nayef Aguerd who are still out with thigh and ankle issues respectively. Craig Dawson and Kurt Zouma are doubtful but they could make an appearance if they are cleared by a late fitness test ahead of the match.
West Ham United Predicted XI
Fabianski; Kehrer, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Paqueta, Fornals; Scamacca
Liverpool vs West Ham United: Streaming Links
| Country | Broadcaster |
| United Kingdom | BBC Radio 5 |
| USA | Peacock |
| India | Hotstar |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sport Football |
| Germany | – |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| New Zealand | Spark Sport |
