As regards the Carabao Cup semi-final fixtures, Liverpool and Arsenal will be clashing against each other at Anfield tomorrow night. Of course, the Jurgen Klopp’s men defeated the Gunners in the 2021-2022 campaign, so the Mikel Arteta’s men will definitely play with a high level of winning spirit tomorrow, so as to win against the Reds at their home....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Regardless, there’s a particular way the German gaffer could lineup without Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané and Naby Keïta tomorrow, as they are currently unavailable due to international duties, and Thiago Alcantara and Alisson Becker due to injuries. Without these players, Liverpool are still able and capable of winning against Arsenal, based on the formation below.
As regards the goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start against the Gunners tomorrow, since the Brazilian goalstopper isn’t available. Of course, the Irish goalie has many things in common with Alisson Becker, so he has the ability to keep a clean sheet at Anfield on Thursday.
As regards the defensive line, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté will play as double centre-backs under the formation of 4-3-3, while Trent Alexander-Arnold will play as a right-back and Konstantinos Tsimikas will dazzle as a left-back. Apparently, Jurgen Klopp has won many matches with this particular lineup, so this formation is enough to accommodate Arsenal’s pressure, from the likes of Lacazette, Saka, Martinelli and others.
Frankly, Liverpool still have enough reinforcements in the midfield without Naby Keïta and Thiago Alcantara. As a result, Fabinho will play as a single defensive midfielder, whilst Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jordan Henderson will play as box-to-box and deep-lying midfielders. Both English players are all-around midfielders, so they can improve the team’s performance defensively and offensively, especially when Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka may not play for Arsenal.
Without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané upfront, the Reds still have some brilliant and talented attackers in the squad. With that being said, Diogo Jota attacks from the left-wing, Takumi Minamino maneuvers from the right-wing and Roberto Firmino returns to the starting XI as a central-forward.
In all fairness, Arsenal are very balanced and composed defensively, but this frontline is strong enough to unbalance the Mikel Arteta’s men at the back.
Can Liverpool win against Arsenal tomorrow with this lineup?
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