Norwich vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Norwich vs Liverpool taking place? Norwich vs Liverpool will take place on Saturday 14th August, 2021 at 17:30 (UK)
Where is Norwich vs Liverpool taking place? Norwich vs Liverpool will take place at Carrow Road in Norwich
Where can I get tickets for Norwich vs Liverpool? Ticket information for Norwich vs Liverpool can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Norwich vs Liverpool on in the UK? Norwich vs Liverpool will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Norwich vs Liverpool in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Norwich vs Liverpool live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NORWICH
- The man in charge of the football side of things at Norwich is Stuart Webber. Webber said that the last time Norwich were up, he sent Farke into a war with a knife whereas now he’s got a few grenades but they remain looking for their tank. Daniel Farke’s impressive second promotion at Norwich last season will hopefully prove to be the catalyst for Burnley-like bounce back and spell in the top-flight.
- Impressive business has been done by Norwich with the standout signing being that of Billy Gilmour on loan from Chelsea. Alongside Gilmour’s arrival is that of American international Josh Sargent from Werder Bremen and the very impressive acquisition of Milot Rashica from the same club; the Canaries are attempting to benefit from Bremen’s surprise relegation last season.
LIVERPOOL
- Last season was a frustrating and weird one for the Reds as Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered from a simply ridiculous amount of injuries. The bulk of the squad looks back and ready to go but Andrew Robertson’s injury in the penultimate pre-season match will be another huge cause of concern for Klopp with Kostas Tsimikas likely to come into the side.
- A lack of signings has also provoked frustration from many Liverpool supporters but the squad remains deep, if fit, and a title challenge (given their success in recent seasons) must once again be the aim, if unlikely.
THE TEAM NEWS
NORWICH
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Krul; Aarons, Zimmermann, Gibson, Giannoulis; Gilmour, Lees-Melou; Cantwell, Dowell, Rupp; Pukki
UNAVAILABLE: Placheta (Fitness), Byram (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Omobamidele (Illness), Pukki (Fitness)
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Keita, Fabinho, Milner; Mane, Jota, Salah
UNAVAILABLE: Robertson (Injured), Jones (Concussion)
QUESTIONABLE: Henderson (Fitness), Thiago (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Norwich will be expected to go better this season than they did last time around when they were relegated at the bottom-of-the-table in 2020. However it is unlikely to be a fast start for the Canaries due to the uncertainty and disruption caused by a COVID-19 breach in the camp. Todd Cantwell’s fitness remains unknown and he could be rushed back for the opener but it is the visitors who will expect to run out as comfortable winners.
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