Plymouth Argyle is set to cause an upset against Liverpool.
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Liverpool shifts focus to the FA Cup this weekend as they take on Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round.
With Premier League glory still in sight and an EFL Cup final spot secured, Arne Slot may rotate his squad heavily against their lower-league opponents.
Meanwhile, Plymouth has shown slight improvement since parting ways with Wayne Rooney in December.
Though still struggling at the bottom of the Championship, a shock win over Liverpool could provide a much-needed morale boost.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Plymouth Argyle
Manager Miron Muslic is likely to stick with the squad that edged past West Brom 2-1 in their last league outing.
New signing Malachi Boateng could make his debut in midfield, while Maksym Talovierov should retain his spot in defense. Striker Ryan Hardie, who netted twice off the bench last game, may earn a starting role.
Predicted lineup (3-4-3):
GK: Hazard
DEF: Talovierov, Katic, Pleguezuelo
MID: Sorinola, Randell, Boateng, Puchacz
FWD: Baidoo, Hardie, Bundu
Injuries/Suspensions: None
Liverpool
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Slot is expected to field a team similar to the one that defeated Accrington Stanley in the previous round. With the Merseyside derby ahead, Trent Alexander-Arnold may not be risked.
Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to start in goal, while Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah could feature in defense. Tyler Morton and Federico Chiesa might also get game time.
Predicted lineup (4-3-3):
GK: Kelleher
DEF: Bradley, Quansah, Endo, Tsimikas
MID: Mac Allister, Morton, Jones
FWD: Elliott, Nunez, Chiesa
Injuries: Alexander-Arnold (thigh, doubt), Gomez (muscle, doubt)
Suspensions: None
Where to Watch
Fans can catch the FA Cup clash live on various TV and streaming platforms, depending on their location.
A thrilling battle awaits—will Liverpool cruise past Plymouth, or can the underdogs pull off an upset? Stay tuned!