Predicted Liverpool lineup vs West Ham United

Aiming to close 2024 on a high note, Liverpool travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham United on Sunday evening.

The Reds made it three league wins on the bounce by beating Leicester City 3-1 at Anfield on Boxing Day. Arne Slot’s side had to come from behind to win against the Foxes. While there has been a rare blemish in home record this season, they have been fantastic on their travels with 11 wins in their last 13 matches across all competitions under Slot.

The Dutchman will be raring to continue the same vein in form but face a rejuvenated West Ham, who are on a four-game unbeaten run.

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot confirmed in his pre-match press conference that neither Ibrahima Konate (knee) nor Conor Bradley (hamstring) are fit to face West Ham.

Liverpool will also be without the services of Dominik Szoboszlai, who will serve a one-game ban after picking up his fifth Premier League yellow card of the season in the Leicester victory.

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper

Alisson Becker will be desperate to keep a clean sheet, having conceded six goals in his last three Premier League outings. He is ought to expect more protection and solidity from his defenders on Sunday.

Defence

Virgil van Dijk is one of the first names on Slot’s teamsheet, and his experience, defensive nous and leadership skills will be challenged by a dangerous West Ham side.

Joe Gomez is certain to partner Van Dijk in central defence, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson trying to make life difficult for the hosts with their attacking qualities and dynamism from full-back positions. However, the duo must stay defensively resolute and switched on to keep the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen quiet on Sunday.

Midfield

Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have forged a brilliant partnership in the middle of the park this season, dictating the pace of games, breaking up opposition’s play and creating chances in the final third. They will try to take control of the game of the game as quickly as possible.

With Gravenberch and Mac Allister behind, Curtis Jones will hope to make the most of the free role assigned to him. The England international must use imagination and flair to breach the shaky West Ham defence.

Attack

Mohamed Salah has been in sensational form for the Reds under Slot, terrorizing defences, scoring goals and making assists. He took his tally to 19 goals for the season with a cracker in the 3-1 win over Leicester. The Egyptian will be Liverpool’s most dangerous weapon.

Luis Diaz was an unused substitute in midweek, so he should be fresh to lead the Liverpool attack against Julen Lopetegui’s side. Cody Gakpo, goalscorer in midweek, should retain his spot on the left flank. Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliot will try to make an impact off the bench.