Liverpool vs Leicester: Liverpool took to narrow the lead at the top of the table to 9 points when they face Leicester City in the Premier League on Thursday.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Liverpool vs Leicester
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Friday 11th February, 2022
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Liverpool continued their winning run with a 3-1 away victory over Crystal Palace in their previous league clash last time out.
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Van Dijk, Chamberlain and Fabinho found the net for the Reds to keep their aim towards a top spot alive.
The Reds are 12 points off the pace and would need to keep winning if they are to put some pressure on table leaders, Man City.
They are 2nd with 48 points; but with teams below them breathing down their necks, it’s game on for Liverpool.
On the other hand, Leicester drew 1-1 at home vs Brighton in their previous clash as their inconsistencies were visible.
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Daka and Welbeck scored for either side to ensure a share of the spoils, leaving the Foxes in 12th place with 26 points.
Both sides last met in the EPL in December, where Leicester won 1-0 through Lookman’s second half effort.
Form Guide
Liverpool: WWWWD
Leicester: LDLWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff
Nottingham Forest 4-1 Leicester
Mo Salah is ready to return for training with Liverpool after losing the AFCON final.
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 7, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Liverpool vs Leicester in India?
The live stream is available on Hotstar VIP App or on Jio TV, while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1/HD.
Team News
Origi is a doubt for the Reds while Salah and Mané could be in the reckoning for a return after their arrival from the AFCON.
Vardy, Evans, Bertrand, Castagne and Fofana are ruled out for Leicester due to injuries.
Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Keita, Jota, Diaz and Firmino
Since the start of 2021, both Kelechi Iheanacho and Patson Daka have averaged at least one goal contribution per 90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/E35jPKKcix
— BabaIjebu (@playbabaijebu) February 6, 2022
Leicester possible 11:
Schmeichel, Soyuncu, Amartey, Justin, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndidi, Choudhury, Maddison, Iheanacho and Daka
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Leicester
Leicester has been plagued by casualties due to which their squad depth has reduced considerably.
With key men out of this one, we see Liverpool taking the honours.
Salah and Mane may not return into the 11 but could play a part as substitutes given their return from the AFCON.
The Reds are a well-rounded team and should win this one.
Players to watch out for: Diaz, Elliot, Maddison and Daka.
