Anfield, Liverpool; Sunday, 8th January; KO: 1:30 pm BST (7:00 pm IST)
After a string of 4 games in 16 days, the Premier League will now take a two week break as clubs will now start their domestic FA Cup journeys in England. The clubs in the Premier League will start their campaign in the third round and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who are currently at the 2nd place in the points table, are facing the Plymouth side in this round of the competition. Jurgen Klopp will know that this is a chance for the side to get some silverware and will hope to get over with this game without many hardships. He is expected to ring in the changes and here is the team news and predicted lineups for the Reds for this game:
Team News:
Liverpool are still without the services of Danny Ings, Philippe Coutinho (ankle), Joel Matip (ankle) and Jordan Henderson (heel) who are all out injured. Daniel Sturridge (ankle) and James Milner (calf) picked up small knocks and are expected to be rested.
Expected lineup (4-3-3):
Loris Karius:
Dropped from the first team to the bench for the last 8 games, Karius, will get his chance to get back and prove himself in this game.
Trent Alexander Arnold:
The young full back has been superb so far this season for Liverpool whenever called upon and he will get another chance to impress the manager in this game.
Lucas Leiva:
The Brazilian is linked with an exit recently but is included in the squad to play this game and should star at the center of the defense for Liverpool.
Joe Gomez:
Coming back into the game after more than an year, the young defender, is expected to feature extensively and will hope to have a decent debut under Klopp.
Alberto Moreno:
The Spaniard is not the first choice left-back for Liverpool and he will get his chance to prove himself in this game against Plymouth.
Kevin Stewart:
The former Tottenham man has also been impressive in the few outing he has got this season and he should start this game in the midfield for Liverpool.
Emre Can:
The German is yet to be at his best this season and a role as a senior in this game might help him regain his confidence and help Liverpool win the game.
Ovie Ejaria:
The young midfielder has been splendid in the last few outings for Liverpool and Klopp should stick with him in the midfield for this FA Cup game.
Sheyi Ojo:
The English winger is also coming back from a lengthy injury and he is yet to make his debut this season. But this game is perfect for Klopp to test him and should start him on the wing.
Ben Woodburn:
Another youngster who deserves more time on the field in the first team, Woodburn, will get his chance from the start in this game against Plymouth.
Divock Origi:
Having lost his place in the starting XI to Sturridge in the last few games, Origi, should start this game and lead the attacking line for Liverpool.
