LIV vs LEI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update on the EFL Cup 2021-22 match between Liverpool and Leicester City
LIV vs LEI EFL CUP 2021-22 Preview:
Liverpool host Leicester City at Anfield in the EFL Cup quarter-finals round fixture on Wednesday night clash. The Reds are in great form lately but were stopped finally in their last fixture three days ago. Leicester City returned to winning ways in their last fixture but their woes against big teams this season remain.
The Reds are enjoying another good season domestically and continentally. They are chasing the record 20th English Premier League title and are just 3 points behind leaders Manchester City and 13 points clear off 5th placed West Ham. Liverpool also managed to win all of their six group stage matches and became the first English team to do so. Winning EFL Cup will not be a priority in this busy Christmas schedule, so Klopp will be making a wholesome of changes against Leicester City today.
Leicester City ended their winless run in their last league match. They put an impressive performance in a 4-0 victory over Newcastle United last Sunday. The Foxes now sit in 9th position in the league table with just 22 points, 10 points behind 4th placed Arsenal, but have two games in hand. They were knocked out of Europa League by Napoli two weeks ago so EFL Cup is the only silverware they could hope for this season.
The Foxes are without a win in their last 1o visits to Anfield and also without an EFL Cup trophy in the last 21 years. Brendan Rodgers will be looking to put one against his former club and will fancy his chances against the tired Reds.
LIV vs LEI EFL Cup 2021-22 Match Details:
Venue: Anfield
Date & Time: 23rd Dec, at 01:15 AM IST
LIV vs LEI EFL Cup 2021-22 Probable Playing XIs:
LIV: Kelleher, Williams, Gomez, Konate, Tsimikas, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Morton, Milner, Gordon, Firmino, Minamino.
LEI: Schmeichel, Albrighton, Amartey, Ndidi, Bertrand, Tielemans, Soumare, Maddison, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes, Daka.
Top Picks for LIV vs LEI EFL Cup 2021-22 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Football Tips:
LIV
Roberto Firmino: The Brazilian forward will be making his full return from the injury first time since October. He has scored 6 goals and assisted 2 this season and will be hoping to regain his place in the regular squad with a defining performance today.
Konstantinos Tsimikas: The Greek left-back has been impressive so far this season but is finding it hard to replace first-choice Andrew Robertson. He has provided 2 assists this season and will be looking to make a strong impact as Robertson is ruled out for three fixtures due to suspension.
LEI
James Maddison: The star English midfielder has scored 5 and assisted 5 goals this season. He will be looking to score more against much-changed Liverpool defence on Wednesday. He will be a perfect choice to captain your fantasy team.
Paston Daka: The young striker is enjoying a great debut season at Kings Power Stadium. He has scored 7 goals and assisted 3 more already this season.
LIV vs LEI EFL Cup 2021-22 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain: James Maddison, Roberto Firmino
Vice-Captain: Takumi Minamino, Paston Daka
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LIV vs LEI Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
Defenders: R. Bertrand, J. Gomez, K. Tsimikas
Midfielders: A. Oxldae Chamberlian, Y. Tielemans, J. Maddison(C), T. Minamino, K. Dewsbury-Hall
Forwards: R. Firmino(VC), P. Daka
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LIV vs LEI Dream11 Team:
Goalkeeper: K. Schmeichel
Defenders: R. Bertrand, D. Amartey, K. Tsimikas
Midfielders: A. Oxldae Chamberlian, Y. Tielemans, J. Maddison, T. Minamino(VC), T. Morton
Forwards: R. Firmino, P. Daka(C)
LIV vs LEI EFL Cup 2021-22 Probable Winner:
Liverpool are expected to lose this one due to tired legs and missing the whole regular midfield to Covid-19. Leicester City will be having their own defensive injury woes but will name a much stronger side than the Reds to reach the semi-finals round.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.