Leeds and Liverpool go head-to-head for three points at Elland Road in the Premier League on Monday, April 17th. Relegation contenders Leeds host Jurgen Klopp’s Reds in Yorkshire.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were involved in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal last time out, a match they started poorly in but recovered to produce a late charge and in the end could well have taken all three points. A much better start is required here.
Liverpool will be keen to take advantage of a Leeds defence that conceded five goals last weekend to Crystal Palace, a result that has dragged them right back into the thick of the relegation battle.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Leeds vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off time on Monday 17 April, 2023.
Elland Road will host.
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Liverpool vs Leeds head-to-head
- Liverpool is unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games against Leeds United (seven wins and three draws) since a 2-1 home defeat in April 2001.
- Leeds have lost their last four away Premier League matches against Liverpool, shipping 16 goals in these defeats, including 10 in their last two visits (3-4 in 2020/21 and 0-6 in 2021/22).
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Team News
Neither Stuart Dallas nor Tyler Adams will be in contention to return from thigh injuries for Leeds just yet, but Maximilian Wober has trained this week and will be given every chance to prove his fitness.
Gracia also revealed that some unnamed members of his squad were nursing physical problems, and while he refused to give any specific details away, changes should be in the offing after last weekend’s disaster class.
Wilfried Gnonto can surely look forward to a recall to the forward line, while Rasmus Kristensen, Liam Cooper and Rodrigo are also among the realistic options for change for Gracia.
Over at Anfield, Klopp revealed fresh concerns for Alisson Becker and Ibrahima Konate – who have both missed a couple of training sessions this week – but both integral defensive cogs should be put through their paces over the weekend and are expected to be fine for the match.
Monday’s game will also mark the long-awaited return of Luis Diaz from a serious knee injury – a spot on the bench awaits the Colombian – but all of Stefan Bajcetic (adductor), Naby Keita (muscle) and Calvin Ramsay (knee) are confined to the medical room.
Firmino’s crucial contribution against Arsenal is unlikely to be enough for a starting berth, but Thiago Alcantara and Darwin Nunez are primed to displace Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota respectively.
Andy Robertson will also start after clearing the air with official Constantine Hatzidakis over an alleged elbow in last Sunday’s draw – the FA have deemed that no action is necessary against Hatzidakis, and Robertson has accepted an apology.
Leeds United possible starting lineup:
Meslier; Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Firpo; McKennie, Roca; Harrison, Rodrigo, Gnonto; Bamford
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
