Liverpool will look to recover from a disappointing loss to defeat home Fulham at Anfield on Sunday.
The Jurgen Klopp team sank 2-0 to Red Star Belgrade in Serbia on Tuesday night in a match that can only be described as a dull performance – making two consecutive losses in the competition European.
However, that does not prevent the Reds are unbeaten in the Premier League this season and will seek to extend their 11th minute. match against last place, Fulham, this weekend.
Jurgen Klopp angry as Liverpool concedes against Belgrade Red Star (Image: Andrew Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The Cottagers won just one match in their The opening of eleven matches of the national competition should give the Reds a lot of hope and give them an excellent opportunity to come back on winning victories.
Liverpool was left behind by many missed opportunities against Red Star, just like the game before. win Arsenal. In the back and in the middle of the pitch, things seemed a little less secure also on the Serbian side and this would undoubtedly give some thought to the manager who could have chosen who he would choose to start against Fulham.
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Defensive, Liverpool recorded one of its worst performances of the season: two goals conceded against the Belgrade Red Star, with a selection of goals from Alison and Trent Alexander-Arnold , Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson. the back line.
Alisson – although he may be able to do better for Red Star's second goal – will keep his place between the poles after an excellent participation so far this year.
Alexander-Arnold was brought back to half-time after a formal notice. subnormal display during the match, Joe Gomez pbading right back. The 45 minutes of Gomez's performance were among the best displays of the Reds and it could easily be said that Klopp will keep him in this position Sunday in the most recent defensive formation of the manager.
Van Dijk and Gomez want to keep their position. 1-1 draw against Liverpool for Arsenal (Image: John Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Virgil van Dijk has been outstanding this year and will play clearly against Fulham, even if he's not a fan. has not been at its best in league Champions Match.
Who will be his partner at the heart of the defense has been a question to everyone this season and with Matip and Dejan Lovren achieving solid performances at the invitation – we could see their names on the starting sheet of the XI team.
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Adam Lallana, James Milner and Georginio Wijnaldum were in the engine room facing the Red Star of Belgrade.
In the first half, Lallana was not involved, Milner – despite the efforts – looked tired and Wijnaldum had practically disappeared.
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The second period has not seen the trio unfold much better.
Milner, Lallana, Wijnaldum
Not sure The players in this match were certainly felt by Jurgen Klopp for the first time perhaps of the season.
Xherdan Shaqiri was a case apart, the Swiss should be back for Fulham's visit to the Premier League on Sunday.
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Liverpool was able to appreciate the experience and influence of Jordan Henderson, notably
Jurgen Klopp hugs Xherdan Shaqiri after a great turn in Liverpool (Image: OLI SCARFF / AFP / Getty Images)
Adam Lallana appeared as a supporter but he had a lot A subtle influence and that means Klopp will agitate again this weekend before another international breakthrough, Naby Keita, substitute in Belgrade, among those who are thirsty for luck.
The selection ahead
Daniel Sturridge was chosen for the first time. Color Roberto Firmino midweek but will be haunted by his unusual lack in the first half in this game.
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Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino (Image: Andrew Powell / Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
In the same way as Arminal, Firmino did not win the match too much difference for the game.
This poses an interesting selection dilemma for the manager around what he is doing at the front of the field.
Mohamed Salah certainly remains because he is always brilliant spark that was unlucky. do not score a few times but never stop working to become the right selling point.
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The rhythm of Sadio Mane and his attack the Senegalese will also start on the other flank.
It is likely that Firmino starts against Fulham and hopes that the Shaqiri's or Keita's creativity will fill the gap and put Liverpool on the right foot this weekend with the typical front-three compliment that, but make no mistake, Sturridge is an option.
