Watford are scheduled to make a trip to Anfield on Wednesday as they lock horns with Liverpool in their next Premier League fixture.
The Hornets are coming on the back of a stupendous 1-5 away win against Cardiff City at the weekend and will look to use the momentum to good effect.
Although Liverpool have been flamboyant in the league under the tutelage of Jurgen Klopp this season, deservedly leading the table, Watford will offer them tough competition in the midweek clash.
They have lost just one of their last eleven games across all competitions and are 7th in the league standings with 40 points to their name from 27 outings.
Watford Team News
Kiko Femenia is back in training after his recovery from a hamstring issue sustained last month. However, he is still not fit enough to feature.
Meanwhile, full-back Jose Holebas will serve the second of his two-match ban which was incurred automatically after he collected ten yellow cards.
Predicted Watford Lineup vs Liverpool (4-2-2-2)
Defence
Ben Foster is a sure starter between the sticks for Watford against the Reds. He has been in a good form for the Yellow Army and deserves to get the nod to start once again.
Craig Cathcart and Adrian Mariappa are likely to start in the central defence. They have to be at their best to keep the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane at bay.
Cathcart has been resilient at the back this season. After 26 league outings, he averages 1.5 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 5.5 clearances per game and has also scored 3 goals to go with the impressive statistics.
While Daryl Janmaat is expected to start at right-back, Adam Masina could operate at left-back once again in the absence of Holebas.
Midfield
Etienne Capoue and Abdoulaye Doucoure have done nothing wrong to relinquish their places in the starting lineup. They have cushioned the defensive line in a meticulous fashion and Javi Gracia will bank on the duo to make things difficult for the effective Liverpool midfield.
Meanwhile, Will Hughes and Roberto Pereyra should operate in the wide areas in the attacking half to create chances for their teammates and stretch the back-line of the opposition.
Attack
Gerard Deulofeu scored a hat-trick against the Bluebirds and he is a definite starter up front. Deulofeu has been lively in the final third this season and will certainly be a threat for the Reds.
Alongside the Spaniard, Troy Deeney is likely to start. He has scored 7 goals in 24 league outings and will aim to trouble Jurgen Klopp’s defence.
Statistics Credits: WhoScored
