Liverpool vs Huddersfield Live : Huddersfield
Town travel to Anfield on Friday night to take on a Liverpool side in
imperious form. The already-relegated Terriers won't expect too much
from the game, but will be looking to build on their brief glimpses of
good play in recent fixtures.
Here's a look at how Huddersfield could line up:
Goalkeeper & Defenders
Jonas Lossl,Christopher Schindler
Jonas Lossl (GK): Despite dropping out of the team in recent fixtures,
the Dane reclaimed his spot for Huddersfield's narrow defeat to Watford.
Lossl could have done better for the second goal, but his performances
throughout the season should see him keep his place on Friday.
Tommy Smith (RWB): Despite playing well in a 4-3-3 formation last time
out, Smith is expected to make up a back five on Friday, as the Terriers
look to restrict spaces in their half. The Warrington-born full back
will be up against Sadio Mane and will need to be at his best to keep
the Senegalese forward quiet.
Christopher Schindler (CB): The Huddersfield captain was named the
club's Player of the Year for the second year running in midweek. He
will need to prove why he earned that title against Liverpool in what
will be one of his toughest games of the season.
Jon Gorenc Stankovic (CB): The majority of the Slovenian's appearances
this year have come when his manager has resorted to playing three
centre-backs. With Siewert expected to do just that on Friday, Stankovic
is likely to be recalled.
Terence Kongolo (CB): A regular feature in the Terriers backline this
season, Kongolo will need to be at his best for the 90 minutes if he
hopes to keep a rare clean sheet against a Liverpool side who score
goals for fun.
Erik Durm (LWB): Having signed from Borussia Dortmund last summer, the
German international has performed well during his time in the Premier
League. Town fans will be hoping his experience at the highest level
will enable him to keep Mohamed Salah quiet this weekend.
Midfielders
Jan Siewert,Jonathan Hogg
Elias Kachunga (RM): Normally deployed as a striker, Kachunga is likely
to be farmed out on the right wing on Friday in order to adapt to a
more defensive formation. Of all the midfielders, Kachunga could have
the licence to push forward most often and aim to snatch an unlikely
goal.
Jonathan Hogg (CM): The former Watford man has looked out of his depth
at times this season, but he leads his team by example with his attitude
and determination. Hogg is likely to remain with the Yorkshire club
next season and as a result, can expect to keep his spot in the team for
the final three games.
Juninho Bacuna (CM): The more agile of the two central midfielders,
Bacuna could be given a box-to-box midfield role, while his partner
plays more defensively. With Liverpool expecting to have most of the
ball, the Curacao international will look to start counter-attacks
wherever possible.
Chris Löwe (LM): More commonly used as a left-back, the German may be
played on the left side of midfield against Liverpool. This will give
the defence more protection against both Salah and Trent
Alexander-Arnold, who will be attacking down the Terriers' left hand
side.
Forward
Karlan Grant
Karlan Grant (ST): Just as he did away to Tottenham Hotspur, Grant
could find himself leading the Huddersfield line alone on Friday night.
With bags of energy and electric pace, the London-born striker will be
looking to cause trouble with runs in behind the Reds defence.
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