EPL: Liverpool v Crystal Palace preview


Liverpool v Crystal Palace preview

Liverpool will again be without Philippe Coutinho for the visit of Crystal Palace, but Daniel Sturridge could return to the Reds squad.


There is still a lot of uncertainty over Coutinho's future, with Barcelona believed to be still trying to persuade Liverpool into selling prior to the close of the transfer window.

But the playmaker is still sidelined with a back injury and will play no part against Palace, with Jurgen Klopp revealing that the Brazilian has not been able to train this week.

There is better news though regarding Sturridge, who has not played a game since picking up a thigh injury in the pre-season win over Bayern Munich on August 1, with the England striker in contention to face the Eagles.

Klopp has indicated that summer signing Andrew Robertson might have to bide his time for a first-team start, so the choice at left back is expected to be between Alberto Moreno and James Milner.

Palace have won on their last three visits to Anfield, including a 2-1 victory back in April thanks to a brace from Christian Benteke.

But Frank de Boer has revealed that he will be without Wilfried Zaha for the latest trip to Anfield, with the former Manchester United man missing through injury suffered in the 3-0 home defeat to Huddersfield.

That adds to the problems facing the new manager, who admits he needs to bring in some "quality players who can improve the squad" before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.

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