Liverpool travel to newly promoted Burnley on Sunday looking for a fourth successive victory to start the Premier League campaign. On paper this is the Reds\u2019 simplest fixture so far and recent meetings back that view. Liverpool have won the last five encounters with Burnley, conceding only once across those matches.<\/p>\n
Burnley accept the scale of the task. Their Championship identity was built on a resolute defence, but the Clarets have found life tougher in the top flight, conceding six goals in fixtures with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. They did, however, keep a clean sheet in a 2\u20130 victory over Sunderland in their only home league match of the term.<\/p>\n
Injury news for Burnley sees Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer expected to be absent this weekend, with the rest of the squad reporting a clean bill of health. Florentino Lu\u00eds, signed on loan from Benfica in the summer, could make his debut and add midfield depth. Jaidon Anthony has been a key attacking outlet with two goals and an assist, while Josh Cullen has also contributed two goal involvements despite an unfortunate own goal at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
Burnley predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): D\u00fabravka; Walker, Ekdal, Est\u00e8ve, Hartman; Cullen, Ugochukwu; Larsen, Mejbri, Anthony; Foster.<\/p>\n
Liverpool supporters will watch Alexander Isak\u2019s progress closely as he awaits his debut. The \u00a3125 million ($169.5 million) striker was used sparingly by Sweden during the international break as he returned to normality. Isak could travel with the squad but is not expected to start, with Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 leading the line until Isak regains full match fitness.<\/p>\n
Jeremie Frimpong\u2019s return remains uncertain after two missed matches, with comments from the manager suggesting a comeback after the September international period. The Dutch coach has confirmed Curtis Jones will miss the trip because of an injury sustained against Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Burnley (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konat\u00e9, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitik\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s attacking form \u2014 eight goals in three matches \u2014 suggests they will pose constant problems for Burnley. The visitors arrive with extra preparation time after the international break and are expected to control the game, while Burnley will need near-perfection to claim a result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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