Liverpool started the season unbeaten. However, coach Jurgen Klopp's team has not been able to reassure fans about both their strength and playing style. In round 4, the Anfield team will face Aston Villa - a team that always knows how to make things difficult for the "big guys".
Liverpool's squad lacks balance at the moment. They have plenty of quality in attack even after the departures of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota are enough for manager Jurgen Klopp to rotate.
Liverpool's problem is clear: midfield. Their midfield has been exposed since the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson. New signings Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister have not had enough time to form a solid trio like their predecessors.
Liverpool face a tough test against Aston Villa at Anfield.
Liverpool were lucky to escape defeat and take 3 points in the previous round. However, one of the important reasons that helped the Anfield team win the match was the opponent's haste and unreasonable adjustments.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa continued to play steadily under the guidance of coach Unai Emery. After losing 1-5 to Newcastle on the opening day, Aston Villa won 4 consecutive matches (in the Premier League and European Cup). In each match, they scored at least 3 goals.
The three centre-backs already ensured a solid defence, but the mobility of midfielders Douglas Luiz and Boubacar Kamara made Villa's play even more difficult. Meanwhile, the attacking trio of Oliver Watkins, John McGinn and Moussa Diaby were always ready to launch counter-attacks. Liverpool needed to be on high alert with Virgil van Dijk absent due to suspension.
Expected lineup Liverpool vs Aston Villa
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Jota, Diaz.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Luis; Bailey, Diaby, McGinn; Watkins.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa.
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