Predicted Liverpool team to face Watford: Klopp poised for big Alexander-Arnold call

Klopp’s side have been in a good vein of form in all competitions of late. Indeed, they have won three games on the spin, and despite a loss prior to that, moved on to the next round of the Champions League.

Liverpool‘s last game saw them avoid a giant killing, when they beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the FA Cup.

The Reds’ last two league games have seen them prevail over Brighton and Arsenal, both by two goals to nil. Furthermore, they are now just one point behind leaders Manchester City.

Continuing good form and keeping pace with City will be imperative.

As such, Klopp has a big decision to make over Alexander-Arnold, whose hamstring injury – which was expected to keep him out for weeks – has healed in time for a return shortly after the international break.

Klopp confirmed that Alexander-Arnold will return to team training on Friday. It will nevertheless be a “tight” call over the clash for the Hornets.

The Englishman stepped up his recovery by travelling to Dubai during the international break. Klopp also said that the England star’s work with the Reds’ fitness and rehabilitation team has been “intense”.

Given Liverpool have two big games coming up in the Champions League – and then a big table-topping clash with Manchester City – Alexander-Arnold may not be risked just yet.

Liverpool made a host of changes for the FA Cup tie. Alisson Becker started in goal, and the full-backs were Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas.

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