Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott sees a tricky fixture of their upcoming Premier League encounter towards Manchester Metropolis on Saturday, November 25. The English midfielder, nevertheless, believes his aspect will convey their A-game after a productive worldwide break.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect will lock horns with the Cityzens on the Etihad this weekend, with kick-off at 12:30 p.m. (GMT). The German supervisor has expressed his disapproval of lunch-time kick-offs on a number of events previously, bemoaning enjoying soccer at such odd instances.
Liverpool stars Luis Diaz, Alisson Becker, Alexis Mac Allister, and Darwin Nunez have simply traveled again to Merseyside this week from South America after their worldwide fixtures. The South American footballers actually will likely be weary after lengthy hours of journey.
Elliott admitted this provides to what’s going to already be a tricky conflict towards Manchester Metropolis, telling Echo:
“Yeah, positively (it’s arduous). Particularly with the South People as nicely, travelling and all the pieces, however we won’t use that as an excuse. It’s the identical for Metropolis as nicely. We simply must, clearly as quickly as we get again, begin getting ready for that sport.”
He added:
“We want to verify we’re mentally there and never targeted on the bits earlier than. We want to verify we’re ready and able to go. It may be a tricky sport on the Etihad, particularly towards a worldclass crew as nicely. It’s not going to be straightforward.”
Elliott concluded:
“However I believe we have had a very good worldwide break and we will take it into the weekend.”
Elliott has made 16 appearances throughout competitions for Liverpool this season and supplied one help.
“It is a pivotal weekend” – Robbie Savage makes prediction for Liverpool vs Manchester Metropolis
Former Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage has backed Manchester Metropolis to safe a 3-1 win over Liverpool this weekend. The pundit additionally predicted that the reigning champions will defend their crown in the event that they seize all three factors towards the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect are at present second within the Premier League desk as they’ve re-entered the title race this season. The Reds are just one level behind leaders Manchester Metropolis.
This weekend’s heavyweight conflict will likely be a battle for the highest spot and it might show to be a decisive issue on this season’s title race, in line with Savage. He instructed Planet Sport:
“It is a pivotal weekend. If Metropolis win it, I might virtually say, give Metropolis the title. I believe Metropolis win it as a result of their report towards Liverpool on the Etihad is so good. I’m going with a Metropolis 3-1 win even with out Haaland. If Haaland performs, I believe he may get a brace, however pivotal weekend.”
Manchester Metropolis gained the fixture 4-1 within the Premier League final season.
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