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Anfield Showdown: Liverpool Faces Burnley Amidst Injury Woes
17 Jan
Summary
- Liverpool faces Burnley at Anfield with key players sidelined due to injuries.
- Mohamed Salah will not return until next week after Egypt's AFCON semi-final loss.
- Burnley aims to build on recent draws against strong opponents.
Liverpool squares off against Burnley at Anfield today, with the home side looking to elevate their game after a series of draws. Manager Arne Slot's squad is facing considerable challenges with multiple players on the sidelines, including Conor Bradley, who recently sustained a long-term injury.
Adding to Liverpool's difficulties, Mohamed Salah will not feature in this match. Despite Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final loss, Salah is committed to playing in their upcoming third-place playoff against Nigeria, delaying his return until the following week.
Meanwhile, Burnley enters the fixture with a degree of optimism, having recently secured draws against notable teams such as Manchester United, Bournemouth, and Everton. They will aim to leverage Liverpool's current injury situation to their advantage in this crucial Premier League encounter.
