Solely two matches stand between Liverpool and return to the Champions League subsequent season. After the season they’ve had, it will be an achievement.
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Alisson’s splendidly dramatic late header in opposition to West Brom implies that their destiny lies in their very own fingers on their method into their penultimate matches and with Chelsea set to face Leicester this week, one in all the 2 groups above them is assured to lose factors.
So a few victories for Liverpool would assure them a prime 4 spot and a single ticket again to the massive leagues subsequent season.
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However they will not take something without any consideration. They’ve battled the groups decrease within the desk this season and Burnley, with a feather of their cap after securing their security from relegation, will probably be out to show some extent.
That is the place the staff Jurgen Klopp ought to begin when he appears to be like to get his staff throughout the road.
Alisson on the unsuitable finish of the sphere is doing precisely the proper factor Laurence Griffiths / Getty Photographs
Alisson (GK) – His place was nonetheless safe, however he went and made himself the hero with probably the greatest moments the Premier League has ever seen only for good measure.
Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB) – His efficiency in opposition to West Brom was overshadowed by his goalkeeper’s most interesting hour, however it was one in all his finest for the season and will actually have finished sufficient to have booked his ticket to the Euro coach.
Nat Phillips (CB) – There’s a case to be made for him as one in all Liverpool’s gamers for the season. It is a sentence I by no means thought I might write, however right here we’re.
Fabinho (CB) – With Ozan Kabak nonetheless injured, it could be time to take Rhys Williams out of the highlight and finish the season robust with a extra dependable midfield presence … even when it weakens the midfield considerably.
Andy Robertson (LB) – As regular and dependable as you get. To Kostas Tsimika’s detriment, he by no means misses a minute of motion and it would in all probability not change quickly.
Jones replaces Xherdan Shaqiri Pool / Getty Photographs
Thiago (CM) – There have been some indicators that he’s returning to his finest and a powerful show in opposition to West Brom was once more encouraging.
Georginio Wijnaldum (CM) – The times could also be tipping down on his Liverpool profession, however Wijnaldum has been a chilled presence in midfield till the tip.
Curtis Jones (CM) – Again in start-XI this weekend and after he was changed on the hour mark, he needs to be good to once more.
* The boys are again on the town * | Laurence Griffiths / Getty Photographs
Mohamed Salah (RW) – With 22 targets now, he’s neck and neck with Harry Kane for the golden boot and doesn’t need to lose that combat. However he will probably be extra apprehensive about getting Liverpool into the Champions League and have to be one of the best to get him there.
Roberto Firmino (CF) – Noticed a danger of shedding his place to Diogo Jota however appears to have responded effectively to that problem. With the Portuguese out, he has room for the final two matches, however he have to be on his toes for subsequent season.
Sadio Mane (LW) – He is mates with Jurgen Klopp once more and it is often good. It has been a unhealthy season for the Senegalese, however he’ll finish it with a flourishing in opposition to Burnley and Crystal Palace.
