The Reds ended their Germany pre-season tour with a 4-4 against Greuther Fürth. However, they have moved to Singapore, as Liverpool vs Leicester City will come into play on Sunday.
Amazingly, Jurgen Klopp’s men were able to score 8 goals in their previous 2 games on German soil. The Reds are heavily preparing for this campaign.
Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota scored braces in their last two matches. Of course, the Reds attackers are ready to ball in 2023-2024.
Liverpool vs Leicester City usually comes twice or thrice in a season. Because they are both playing in the Premier League.
As a result, Jurgen Klopp knows how to face and navigate his team against the Foxes. Therefore, it’s going to be an interesting 90-minute in Singapore.
Liverpool are still unbeaten on their pre-season tour. And they would want to continue their unbeaten streak, before they face Chelsea in the Premier League.
Unfortunately, the Foxes are now playing in the Championship. However, they know how to dismantle Jurgen Klopp’s troops.
Leicester City are also unbeaten on their pre-season tour. At least, they won 1-0 over Northampton and 4-2 over Leuven, with the likes of Jamie Vardy on the scoresheet.
The Foxes still have the same players in their squad. As a result, they are capable of frustrating Liverpool at the National Stadium on Sunday, as per their club friendly.
Speaking of their head-to-head matches, Liverpool are in a 3-match unbeaten streak against Leicester City. Regardless of the competition, it’s going to be tough on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s men haven’t been able to keep any clean sheets on their pre-season tour. Therefore, they would want to keep a clean sheet against the Foxes.
Of course, Leicester City were poor in all competitions last season. However, they are expected to face the Reds with a high level of winning spirit.
Liverpool vs Leicester City team news
Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are finally out of the squad. They have moved to join the Saudi Arabian clubs, wanting a new adventure in football.
Jurgen Klopp didn’t leave any players on the bench on Monday. He made sure everybody in the match-day squad participated in the game.
Fortunately, Curtis Jones is now back in training. Even though he didn’t travel with the squad for their pre-season, he’s back in grass training at the club.
At the same time, Thiago Alcantara is still on the sidelines. The Spaniard has now missed 8 games for the Reds, which led to the club’s reinforcements in midfield.
Also, Harvey Elliott was able to get 29 minutes against Greuther Fürth. As a result, he’s most likely to face Leicester City at the National Stadium on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp continues to play Trent Alexander-Arnold as a defensive midfielder. Therefore, the Englishman may play from midfield against the Foxes.
On the contrary, as regards Leicester City team news. Harvey Barnes isn’t part of the club’s pre-season tour, he joined Newcastle on a 5-year contract.
Also, Çağlar Söyüncü has left to join Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Nevertheless, the Foxes still have enough reinforcements in the squad, to play in the Championship next season.
In addition, James Maddison has left the Foxes. He joined Tottenham in the Premier League. Regardless, Leicester City are still balanced and composed.
Meanwhile, the Foxes have also added Conor Coady and Harry Winks to the squad. They are both available for the club friendly on Sunday.
Despite the fact that they are now playing in the Championship. They still have Vardy, Kelechi, Daka, and other big teams in the squad on their USA pre-season tour.
These players know how to face Liverpool. They would want to continue their winning streak at National Stadium on Sunday.
Leicester City possible lineup (3-5-2):
Stolarczyk; Doyle, Coady, Faes; Castagne, Dewsbury-Hall, Winks, Albrighton, Pereira; Vardy, Iheanacho.
Liverpool possible lineup (4-3-3)Â
Alisson; Gomez, Matip, Konaté, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister; Gakpo, Jota, Salah.
Liverpool vs Leicester City predictions
Both English teams are currently performing impressively on their pre-season tours. As a result, they have enough reinforcements to face each other.
However, the Reds have the upper-hand in winning the club friendly. Because they have a better head-to-head record.
Leicester City haven’t played against any top teams on their pre-season tour. Therefore, it’s unknown if they will be able to handle Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Despite playing 4-4 against Greuther Fürth on Monday. The Premier League side have the ability to destroy the Championship side on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s men haven’t been able to keep any clean sheets so far. However, they can make it happen against the Foxes at National Stadium.
Liverpool 4-2 Leicester CityÂ
Kick-off timeÂ
Liverpool vs Leicester City will kick-off at 10:00am BST on Sunday. It will take place at the National Stadium in Singapore.
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