By Matt Smith
This would be the first time Ipswich have confronted Liverpool at Anfield since 2002. The 2 sides met earlier within the season at Portman Highway, with the Reds securing a 2-0 victory away from dwelling.
Slot dealt Jones blow
Talking to the media forward of Liverpool’s recreation in opposition to Ipswich, Slot confirmed that he can be with out Curtis Jones, suggesting that he would possibly return to face Bournemouth subsequent weekend. It doesn’t look like a critical damage for the English midfielder, however he’ll definitely miss this weekend’s recreation.
Slot has additionally added that he’s taking warning with Ibrahima Konaté, who’s struggling to play each three days because of his health. The French centre-back was benched in opposition to Lille within the Champions League throughout the week, so will probably be attention-grabbing to see if he comes again in.
The resurgence of Darwin Núñez?
Darwin Núñez has come underneath loads of criticism lately after some underwhelming performances, and Slot has proven within the first few months of his tenure that the previous Benfica attacker isn’t a assured starter. Slot gave Núñez a uncommon begin in opposition to Lille within the Champions League in midweek after a 25 minute cameo at Brentford final day trip within the Premier League, a call that paid off.
Núñez scored twice in damage time to assist safe the win in opposition to the Bees after which earned the best FotMob score of the sport (8.0) regardless of not discovering the web within the victory over Lille. If the Dutch supervisor persists with the Uruguayan and reveals confidence within the striker, he may develop into a beneficial possibility within the coming weeks.
Szmodics and Chaplin stay sidelined
McKenna has acknowledged that he’s anticipating an identical Ipswich squad to journey to Merseyside because the group who have been defeated 6-0 at dwelling to Manchester Metropolis. The Ipswich boss confirmed that each Sammie Szmodics and Connor Chaplin shall be unavailable for The Tractor Boys.
Ali Al-Hamadi may additionally miss out, with McKenna suggesting that he is perhaps on the transfer earlier than the top of the switch window.
Delap might want to produce the products
With Ipswich travelling to the strongest facet within the Premier League this season, you’d count on McKenna’s males to have little possession, hoping to hit the opposition on the break. Liam Delap may, subsequently, have a thankless job in assault, however Ipswich shall be counting on him to supply the products.
The previous Man Metropolis striker has been a standout for the newly promoted membership this season, discovering the again of the web on eight events. If Ipswich handle to safe an emphatic end result on the highway, Delap is more likely to have a significant affect.
Prediction
With Ipswich selecting up simply 9 factors away from dwelling and Liverpool shedding simply as soon as at Anfield, a win for the Reds feels seemingly.
We’re going for a cushty dwelling win, with Núñez persevering with his momentum and getting his identify on the scoresheet.
(Cowl picture from IMAGO)
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