The Premier League is back and so are Liverpool as last season’s runners-up and Champions League winners will begin their campaign with a home game against Norwich City.
Although Jürgen Klopp’s side finished last season with the biggest title in club football, missing out on the league title once again, despite losing just once all season, will rankle for a long time unless the Reds can finally end their title wait this season.
Liverpool have refrained from spending big as Adrian was the only senior player they signed, but with players like Adam Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita having a good pre-season under their belt, the Reds still have a good squad capable of challenging for multiple trophies.
Norwich City don’t have a good record against Liverpool, but expect the Canaries to have a go at Anfield as it’s their first game following their return to the top flight.
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The Reds will most likely be without Sadio Mane who just returned some time back, though Klopp said he is fit and available for selection. It’s likely that either Divock Origi or Oxlade-Chamberlain will play in place of the Senegalese international.
James Milner also trained with the rest of the squad, and should be available for selection.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup vs Norwich City
Defence
Liverpool’s defence was impeccable last season, and the fans will hope they can replicate last season’s performances. Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez might start at the heart of the defence, with Trent Alexander–Arnold and Andy Robertson featuring as the full-backs.
Alisson Becker started against Manchester City and should keep his place in goal. Adrian will be the back-up now that Simon Mignolet is no longer at the club.
Midfield
Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are expected to start in midfield, and the three-man midfield could be completed by Gini Wijnaldum. These three are perhaps the perfect combination for a side like Norwich who like pressing and attacking.
Attack
As mentioned earlier, Mane is unlikely to start, so we could see Oxlade–Chamberlain start on the left. Roberto Firmino should feature as the centre-forward, while last season’s joint top-scorer Mohamed Salah, who looked impressive against Manchester City, should start on the right.
Salah missed quite a few chances against City, with time, expect him to get back to his goal-scoring best.
