Liverpool have no motivation to win against Burnley. Jurgen Klopp knows the title is still within his team’s grasp, but now a major performance is needed. The situation would be obvious as Manchester City started the game early and temporarily lost. The defeat at Arsenal was a big blow, but it was Klopp’s first poor result in weeks after a stunning performance that quickly increased Liverpool’s Christmas advantage over the Gunners.
We must also not forget that the Reds are still without key players. Especially Mohamed Salah, who is back from AFCON but is injured. The Egyptian was seen doing various exercises in the gym but is not expected to be fit for the match against Burnley. However, the player likely to return is Wataru Endo, who has returned from the Asian Cup. He has a chance to come straight back into the team after the midfield lit up slightly against Arsenal.
With Dominik Soboslay still out, Klopp has limited options to shake up the bag. Thiago is not one of them. Overcame a setback in his brief Arsenal appearance in the first game of the season. However, with the return of Endo, Klopp will have the opportunity to change his positions.
Alexis McAllister often plays in a deeper midfield role, but the Japanese captain was also in good form before his departure and there is room for the World Cup winner to play alongside Curtis in an advanced role. role. Jones. Ryan Gravenbirch and Harvey Elliott also made a second top eight but failed to impress against Arsenal. Most of the negative attention has focused on Bayern’s summer signing, but it has to be said that his departure has done little to improve the situation. Klopp has an opportunity to move in a new direction with Mac Allister.
This is not the only change in his position. Ibrahima Konate will not be able to play in defense as he is suspended after being sent off against Arsenal. Klopp knows he can rely on Jarrell Quanza against Burnley, but he also has the option of bringing Joe Gomez back into the centre, after a long spell covering for injured defenders.
This made it easy for Andy Robertson to make his first start since returning from injury. Against Arsenal, above, it was clear from the start that Liverpool were missing Darwin Nunes. To be fair, he had limited impact from the bench, but Klopp will no doubt have him back for the third game after last weekend’s defeat.
