Liverpool vs Leicester City live - team news and updatesWelcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's clash against Leicester City in the Premier League.. The Reds are hoping to build on a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Boxing Day when they return to Anfield to host Brendan Rodgers' struggling Foxes, whose two-match winning streak was ended in brutal fashion by Newcastle with a 3-0 defeat. Ibrahima Konate is available again after returning from the World Cup but Roberto Firmino is not ready to return after injury.
19:16Mark WakefieldJurgen Klopp pays tribute to Pele"My dad always said whatever happens in the future Pele was the best, don’t forget that, so that was in my mind but I only saw him when I was a child, " Klopp told Sky Sports. "I met him once around the World Cup in 2006, I got a signed shirt which I got for my birthday which is pretty special and so it feels really tough. "I believe in god whichever team is playing gets a decent, everything will be fine, he will be a miss and may he rest in peace. "19:09Ian DoyleFabinho absence explainedNo Fabinho for Liverpool tonight due to his wife about to have their first child.
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Liverpool vs. Leicester City: Premier League 2022-23 Live Match Coverage & How to WatchLIVERPOOL VS LEICESTER CITY | Saturday, December 30th |Premier League | Anfield8:00PM BST/3:00PM EST The games in recent times against Leicester have been feisty ones, regardless of the venue or competition — a key example would have been the 3-3 in the cup last season, which saw a late Taki Minamino equalizer become a progression via penalties. The atmosphere for that match was unexpectedly feral for a domestic cup, and likely directly related to the topic of the songs by the visitors. Expect more of that today, particularly given the late timeslot. Both teams have been facing struggles in form and fitness, with both teams arguing themselves the worse off.
Given we’re in that weird period between Christmas and New Year when loads of people are off work and no-one really knows what day it is, it might lend itself to a crackling atmosphere. It’s Friday by the way, I think. 17:54Mark WakefieldToday's Liverpool programme17:49Ian DoyleAhoyA very chilly and damp welcome to Anfield for the latest game in Liverpool’s season. And, yes, it’s Anfield for the first time in almost seven weeks.
That gives Elliott the opportunity to dovetail with Salah and Alexander-Arnold. Another chance for Oxlade-Chamberlain to build on his momentum he gathered against Villa on Boxing Day. 19:17Theo SquiresAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain boostGood to see Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain keep his starting place. I thought he did well against Aston Villa. If Cody Gakpo can make a similar impact to Luis Diaz 12 months ago, you’d imagine he won’t get too many chances to start as he enters the final six months of his contract, so another chance for the midfielder to send a reminder of his qualities today. He actually scored the last time he made successive Premier League starts, scoring against both Brentford and Crystal Palace last January. Remarkably he’s only played five times in the English top-flight since then.
And Liverpool is right there as well because they are not far away from us. “We haven’t got to the half of the Premier League [season], so everything can still happen. Knowing that the teams who are 15 or more points behind is quite a big gap, so it’s not easy for them. ”Man City's Bernardo Silva (Image: Sky Sports)19:30Paul GorstNunez vs FaesNot seen too much of Leicester this season, admittedly, but I like the look of Wout Faes at the back.
he can develop but the things he offers helps us massively because in the moment but long term as well, he can play all four positions and it’s very rare. "He has the size, physicality, shoots outside the box and has a good nose for situations, speed, good dribbler so all these things to be excited about. "It’s not the final thing yet but players usually develop well when they’re with us and that’s what we think is a basis is really good. "19:35Mark WakefieldBernardo Silva gives verdict on Liverpool title chancesManchester City star Bernardo Silva has explained why he is still wary of Liverpool’s threat in the Premier League title race.
Leicester City are the visitors and if that means one thing, it’s going to be a lively old affair. What will the atmosphere be like, though? Klopp wants it to be a big one. We shall see. 17:29Mark WakefieldHow to watch Liverpool vs Leicester CityLiverpool are back in action just four days after their Boxing Day win as they welcome Leicester City to Anfield. The Reds come into the game on Friday on the back of a 3-1 win against Aston Villa at Villa Park, while Brendan Rodgers' men were beaten heavily by Newcastle at home. Jurgen Klopp's side are now five points behind Tottenham Hotspur in fourth place in the Premier League after Antonio Conte's team dropped points in their draw at Brentford.
Naby Keita the only senior offensive player Jurgen Klopp can call upon really. It was 12 months ago when Liverpool hosted Leicester in the League Cup and needed the half-time introduction of experience to turn the game around. Like to think there is enough in the starting XI today to keep up the Reds’ winning run regardless. 19:20Paul GorstMidfield set-up for LiverpoolSo no Fabinho tonight then for the reasons Ian details. I expect Henderson to patrol the midfield then as opposed to stationed himself out on the right like he did against Villa.
Silva has been giving his thoughts on the title race, and believes that Liverpool are still a contender. “Some teams are already quite far behind Arsenal, ” Silva told Sky Sports. “I don’t know exactly how many points Liverpool are behind but I think it’s around 15 points. “So that gap is not easy to recover, but it’s possible. Then United is closer, Tottenham is closer, Chelsea is far, far away so it’s not going to be easy for them, as well. “But it’s the Premier League, so in two or three games if Arsenal start dropping points then we are right there with them.
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It means Elliott comes into the midfield as the only change from the win at Villa. No Maddison for Leicester, although Vardy is on the bench. Fully expect him to come on at some point and be a complete menace - he loves scoring against Liverpool. 19:00KEY EVENTLiverpool team confirmedLiverpool line-up: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Elliott, Thiago, Salah, Nunez, Oxlade-ChamberlainSubs: Adrian, Gomez, Konate, Keita, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Clark, Bajcetic, Doak. 18:43Ian DoyleHello BrendanLeicester are in the house and that means hello again to Brendan Rodgers. 18:36Mark WakefieldLuis Diaz also in attendance18:29Paul GorstCody Gakpo in the buildingNew signing Cody Gakpo will be at the game tonight.
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He’ll be in one of the lounges getting his first taste of the Anfield atmosphere. Hopefully it’ll be a good one for him to remember. He could be involved on Monday at Brentford but it’s more likely he will feature against Wolves in the FA Cup on January 7 for his Liverpool debut. 18:25Ian DoyleTeam selection questions for Jurgen KloppInteresting to see what changes Klopp makes from Monday. He’s had a full four days so it’s possible he might not make too many and instead save them for Brentford in three days.
18:18Mark WakefieldCody Gakpo arrives at Anfield18:07Paul GorstBig Anfield atmosphere needed tonightRight then, Premier League football is back at Anfield. It feels like it’s been a long old seven weeks or so since the Reds last turned out here against Southampton and Jurgen Klopp has been keen to stress the importance of a red-hot atmosphere tonight. I can’t say I disagree with him, either. I thought the mood around the Leeds game, for example, did nothing to help the players so the Kop will need to play its part tonight.
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