During their concentration on the Carabao Cup, Liverpool will play host to West Ham United at Anfield on Wednesday evening at twenty minutes past the hour (GMT).
The most important objective for the Reds this season is to regain their position in the top four in the Premier League tier. Jurgen Klopp has stated that he is not now focused on winning the championship, despite the fact that his club is only one point behind Arsenal in the rankings.
On the other hand, Klopp will be interested with the prospect of traveling to Wembley Stadium. In spite of the fact that the Carabao Cup is arguably not at the top of the Reds’ list of priorities, it is almost clear that they will make the most of the possibility to win silverware as the final draws closer. Including the most recent victory, which occurred two seasons ago, Liverpool has won the competition a total of nine times in its history.
When they play West Ham, Klopp will be hoping that his players will demonstrate a greater capacity for invention. In the match between Liverpool and Manchester United, which ended in a scoreless draw, Liverpool had a total of 34 shots, but they couldn’t create many clear-cut opportunities. In spite of this, Liverpool finished with a commanding lead. On the other hand, the Hammers come into the encounter having recently won their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers by a score of 3-0.
The following is a sneak glance at the squad news for both teams before the contest began.
1. Joel Matip, who is no longer available
At the moment, eight players are unable to participate in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal match between Liverpool and West Ham, and one player is considered to be questionable for the match.
As a result of tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) against Fulham, the defender might also miss the rest of the season.
2. It is out for Diogo Jota.
At the moment, eight players are unable to participate in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal match between Liverpool and West Ham, and one player is considered to be questionable for the match.
The attacker for Liverpool is experiencing an issue with his muscles. Although Jota has resumed her routine of jogging on grass, it is possible that this game may arrive too soon.
3. The departure of Alexis Mac Allister
At the moment, eight players are unable to participate in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal match between Liverpool and West Ham, and one player is considered to be questionable for the match.
It was during the match against Sheffield United that the midfielder suffered a serious injury. An Argentine source has stated that Mac Allister will not participate in the match against West Ham. He has been absent from the previous three games.
4. Andy Robertson is no longer available
At the moment, eight players are unable to participate in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal match between Liverpool and West Ham, and one player is considered to be questionable for the match.
It is not until the new year that the left-back will make his return, despite the fact that he is still healing from shoulder surgery.
There is more news…
Several Italian heavyweights will fight with Liverpool for Teun Koopmeiners, who is considered to be the best complete midfield player in the world.A number of potential options for the midfield position are being considered by Juventus, and the club may decide to acquire Teun Koopmeiners.
Regarding the likelihood that Kalvin Phillips will choose to continue playing in the Premier League, they are exercising caution, particularly in light of the fact that Newcastle United is interested in him. Juventus has been experiencing challenges in the midfield as a result of the absence of players such as Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli. As a result, the club is eager to strengthen its midfield during the transfer window that occurs in January.
After Tottenham refused to release Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Juventus made the decision to investigate other midfield possibilities. Juventus had been contemplating a deal to acquire Hojbjerg, but Tottenham refused to let him go.
At the same time that negotiations for a possible loan arrangement involving Newcastle and Kalvin Phillips are still ongoing, Juventus has shifted its attention to Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta as a potential substitute midfield player. As a result of the lack of clarity regarding Phillips’ future in the Premier League, Juventus has been investigating various other possibilities. Under the direction of Manager Max Allegri, Koopmeiners has been recognized as a potential target.
The player in the middle of the field might provide Juventus with more depth during the January transfer window.
Two clubs, Liverpool and Juventus, are interested in signing the Dutch midfielder who is valued at £55 million. It has been reported by Gazetta Dello Sport that the challenge that Juventus will have is going to be negotiating with their immediate rivals, Atalanta, which could result in a transfer fee that is higher than the player’s current market value.
As a result of his outstanding achievements, Koopmeiners has garnered the attention of prestigious clubs and has earned twenty caps for the Netherlands national team. His ability to play a range of positions, including number six, eight, and even ten in some circumstances, makes him a one-of-a-kind type of midfielder. He has demonstrated success in all of these positions.
