Key Man To Return, Star Ruled Out: Predicted Liverpool Line-Up To Face Arsenal

Liverpool will be looking to climb back in to the top four of the Premier League table when they take on Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening. 

Here is the side I think Jurgen Klopp will select for the game:

Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet has been restored as Klopp’s first choice in recent weeks and despite conceding three at Leicester City last time out I still think we’ll see the Belgian international retain his position between the sticks this weekend.

Defence: The Telegraph are reporting this evening that Dejan Lovren has returned to full training and could be in contention to face Arsenal this weekend which will come as a huge boost to Liverpool.

If the Croatian international is passed fit, then I think we’ll see Lovren line-up alongside Joel Matip in the middle of defence. However, Lucas Leiva will be on stand-by to deputise once more if he’s ruled out.

I don’t think we’ll see any changes in the full-back positions so Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner should retain their places in defence.

Midfield: Jordan Henderson missed the defeat at Leicester with a foot injury and the Reds skipper isn’t expected to recover in time to face Arsenal on Saturday evening.

Therefore, Klopp will have little choice but to stick with Emre Can in midfield. Adam Lallana is certain to keep his place while Gini Wijnaldum should also start despite being at fault for Leicester’s first goal on Monday.

Attack: I don’t think we’ll see any changes in attack but Sadio Mane will be hoping to put in an improved display after his disappointing outing at the King Power Stadium.

Roberto Firmino was also out of sorts against Leicester but the Brazilian is expected to keep his place up front with Daniel Sturridge among the substitutes. Philippe Coutinho should start on the left and he’ll be looking to build on his goal against the Foxes.

Here is how we think Liverpool will line up: