Liverpool.com Writers’ Preferred Starting XIs for Carabao Cup Semi-Final Against Fulham
As Liverpool faces Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, writers from Liverpool.com share their preferred starting XIs for the crucial match. With a 2-1 lead to defend, Jürgen Klopp’s lineup choices play a significant role in securing a spot in the Wembley final against Chelsea.
Matt Addison’s Preferred XI:
GK: Kelleher;
DF: Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Gomez;
MF: Elliott, Mac Allister, Jones;
FW: Díaz, Jota, Gakpo
Predicted Scoreline: 2-1 to LiverpoolOne
Thing to Watch: Can Diogo Jota continue his good form in the absence of Mohamed Salah?
James Martin’s Preferred XI:
GK: Kelleher;
DF: Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez;
MF: Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones;
FW: Gakpo, Núñez, Jota
Predicted Scoreline: 3-1 to Liverpool
One Thing to Watch: How different will the game be compared to recent Fulham matches, given their deficit?
The writers emphasize the importance of key players like Diogo Jota, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo while considering the defensive lineup and potential changes in the absence of injured players like Mohamed Salah. The predicted scorelines reflect their expectations for a competitive and strategic match.