Liverpool will face Norwich City this weekend for the second time after the charismatic forward Luis Suarez left the side and they found it hard the last time around without the talisman. They drew against Norwich 1-1 earlier this season but a lot has changed since then.
Klopp has come to England and took over the Reds and will surely put in a different side to the one that faced the Canaries in the first leg. The likes of Coutinho, Skrtel, Origi and Lovren are all out for the game while mid-fielder Lallana picked up an injury in the last game and will not be a part of this trip. Striker Daniel Sturridge as revealed by Klopp needs atleast two weeks and is also not making the trip. The eager Christian Benteke might find his place on the night with Lallana and Coutinho un-available.
Here is how Liverpool are expected to line-up against the Canaries on Saturday.
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Goal Keeper:
Simon Mignolet:
The Belgian was strong and secure in his first match after his contract extension and will hope to hold onto a clean sheet at the Carrow Road.
Defense:
Nathaniel Clyne:
The most consistent defender for the Reds this season, Nathaniel Clyne will surely get his place back in the squad even as Flanagan returned to first team action in the mid-week.
Kolo Toure:
The veteran was rested in the mid-week and had a great game in his last outing. He will hope to have an extend run in the squad with injuries to Skrtel and Lovren.
Mamadou Sakho:
The French international was splendid at the back against Untied and will get his place back after being rested for the mid-week FA Cup fixture.
Alberto Moreno:
With strong claims from Brad Smith for the left back spot, the Spaniard will have to up his game and will have to be at his best against Norwich City this weekend.
Mid-field:
Emre Can:
The German mid-fielder has been the power house in the mid-field for the Reds. He needs some more composure on the ball but is surely an important part of Klopp’s plans at the club.
Jordan Henderson:
Tried really hard to put Liverpool in front against United but will have an other chance to take his team to victory this weekend against a relatively easy side in Norwich City.
James Milner:
Described as the perfect player, Milner will yet again find a place in the mid-field for the Reds with injuries all around and will have to add some finishing touches to his high energy football.
Jordan Ibe:
After impressing many in the mid-week game against Exeter, the young Jordan Ibe will get his place in a league fixture with injury to Lallana and will have to prove his worth.
Roberto Firmino:
The Brazilian has got a prolonged outing in the Liverpool side with all the injuries around him and will have to settle in quickly and help the Reds in their quest to Champions League football this season.
Attack:
Christian Benteke:
Though he failed to score, Benteke had a hand in two of the three goals in the mid-week and even as he has fallen down the pecking order, the defensive frailties of the Norwich side will tempt Klopp to use the big Belgian on Saturday.
Previous games have shown that Klopp is not really happy with Benteke’s movement in the final third and this might see Firmino start as a false 9 yet again. Lucas Leiva who was superb against United may also get a look in while man of the match in the weekend, Joe Allen will also be in contention for a starting spot. Toure might be given a rest and Steven Caulker might be given his first start in a Liverpool shirt against a struggling side in Norwich City.
Here is another way Liverpool might line-up at the Carrow Road.
Formation: 4-3-3
Mignolet; Clyne, Caulker, Sakho, Moreno; Lucas, Allen, Can; Henderson, Ibe, Firmino