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Liverpool host West Ham United on Saturday, looking to continue their push towards the Premier League’s top four. Brendan Rodgers’ side currently sit a point behind their weekend visitors, but have lost just one of their last ten league games.
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With a five point gap separating the Reds with the top four, a win is a must for both teams. Here’s the side we expect Liverpool to start with:
GK) Simon Mignolet
Has continued to improve in recent weeks and was arguably Liverpool’s star player against Chelsea on Tuesday.
RCB) Emre Can
Has regularly impressed since his move to centre back, but could have his hands full against the Hammers.
LCB) Glen Johnson
With Mamadou Sakho missing a day of training after limping off against Chelsea, we expect Johnson to step in.
CB) Martin Skrtel
Will be pleased to see the back of Diego Costa and will be hoping to get back to his best against West Ham.
DM) Lucas Leiva
The Brazilian is one of the first names on the team-sheet at the moment and will be doing his usual job here.
MR) Lazar Markovic
He was quiet against Chelsea and will hope to have the chance to push forward more against the Hammers.
ML) Alberto Moreno
The young Spaniard was excellent against Chelsea as he bombed forward down the left, more of the same needed.
CM) Jordan Henderson
Henderson will likely take the captain’s armband in Steven Gerrard’s absence. He’ll need to boss the midfield here.
RAM) Adam Lallana
Gerrard is unlikely to start after playing 120 minutes in mid-week. Lallana didn’t play at all, so should step in.
LAM) Philippe Coutinho
The Brazilian has been excellent so far this season and will be at the hub of their attacking efforts again here.
ST) Raheem Sterling
Daniel Sturridge is closing in on his long-awaited return, but should only be fit enough for the bench this time.
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