Aston Villa vs Liverpool – Match preview and team news

Liverpool team news

Arne Slot confirmed that Mohamed Salah is fit and available for Liverpool after a recent hamstring issue. Alexander Isak is also expected to return to the starting team, having featured from the bench against Chelsea.

Issues remain at right-back with Conor Bradley out, with the Northern Irishmanb a long-term absentee. He is joined in the treatment room by Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, and Wataru Endo.

Late calls will be made on Ibrahima Konate and Alisson Becker, though Florian Wirtz is a doubt. The German has been struggling with a stomach infection.

Form

Aston Villa: LLLWD

Aston Villa’s league form has suffered as a result of their European exploits, with The Villans set to take on SC Freiburg in the Europa League final later this month. A stretched squad has won just two of their last 10 in the Premier League. Last weekend, Villa drew with relegated Burnley to miss the chance to climb above Liverpool in the table.

Liverpool: LWWLD

Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea last week was greeted by boos from the Anfield crowd. A frustrated fanbase has voiced their unhappiness with recent results and performances. Liverpool are 20 points adrift of leaders Arsenal in the table, in what has been a disappointing defence of the title.

Aston Villa vs Liverpool – Predicted lineups

Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Lindelof, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

Liverpool:Mamardashvili; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool

Aston Villa host Liverpool on Friday Night Football, live on Sky Sports.

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