MX23RW : Monday, December 23 16:12:26| >> :60:1369:1369:
[monks data]
Liverpool logo
EFL Cup | Third Round
Sep 25, 2024 at 8pm UK
Anfield
West Ham logo

Liverpool
5 - 1
West Ham

Jota (25', 49'), Salah (74'), Gakpo (90', 90+3')
Quansah (63')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Quansah (21' og.)
Lopetegui (64'), Paqueta (70'), Alvarez (67')
Alvarez (76')

West Ham lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for EFL Cup third-round clash

Antonio starts, Summerville dropped: West Ham predicted XI against Liverpool
© Imago
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Liverpool.

Following a chastening 3-0 loss to London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League, West Ham United hope to avoid a similarly humiliating result away to EFL Cup holders Liverpool in Wednesday's third-round tie.

Under-fire manager Julen Lopetegui will be expected to make a number of alterations for the contest, and he is expected to have a full squad available, as Niclas Fullkrug has recovered from a calf injury.

Fullkrug may not be deemed ready to start, vut Michail Antonio is pushing to come back in and lead the line, possibly at the expense of Crysencio Summerville, whose withdrawal sparked boos from the London Stadium crowd at the weekend.

Antonio's possible recall could see Jarrod Bowen revert to a wide role, as Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus complete an experienced attacking contingent, although Luis Guilherme is a wild card candidate.

Neither Guido Rodriguez nor Edson Alvarez covered themselves in glory at the weekend - the former did not even make it to half time - so Tomas Soucek and Carlos Soler could link arms in the middle this time around.

A couple of members of the old guard should return to the backline too, as 39-year-old Lukasz Fabianski is set to take Alphonse Areola's place in goal, while Vladimir Coufal could return at right-back.

Summer signing Jean-Clair Todibo will likely be given the chance to impress in defence too, but Max Kilman and Emerson Palmieri's spots are surely secure, unless Merseyside native Aaron Cresswell earns a rare start against his former youth team.

West Ham United possible starting lineup:
Fabianski; Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soler, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio

> Click here to see how Liverpool could line up for this clash

ID:553660:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4393:
Written by
Ben Knapton
No Data Analysis info
Game History

How you voted: Liverpool vs West Ham

Liverpool
91.6%
West Ham United
8.4%
215
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui pictured in July 2024
Read Next:
West Ham sign Kante: Midfielder joins Hammers on five-year deal
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!