Liverpool vs Burnley: Team News - 11 Players Set to Miss Premier League Clash

Liverpool host Burnley at Anfield on Saturday at 3pm GMT, aiming to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games while the struggling Clarets seek to end a 12-match winless league streak[1][5][7]. Head coach Arne Slot confirmed no new injuries beyond long-term absentees: Giovanni Leoni (out for season), Conor Bradley (out for season), and Alexander Isak (multiple months)[1][3][5]. Mohamed Salah misses out due to AFCON duties and won't return until next week[5][7]. Rio Ngumoha is doubtful with cramp[5].

Slot boasts a near-full squad, with Alisson back in goal after FA Cup duty. Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké – boosted by Hugo Ekitiké's return and Florian Wirtz's form[2][3][4][5]. Key scorers include Ekitiké (8 goals), Gakpo (5), and Salah (4)[4].

Burnley, 19th with three wins from 21 games, face injury woes under Scott Parker. Zian Flemming (joint-top scorer with 6 goals) is ruled out[1][2][5]. Others sidelined: Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (thigh), Josh Cullen (knee), Connor Roberts (Achilles), Mike Tresor[1][5]. Joe Worrall is in contention post-illness/knock, alongside Lyle Foster (recovering from illness) and Ashley Barnes (recent scorer)[1][2]. AFCON returnees Axel Tuanzebe and Hannibal Mejbri add freshness[1].

Predicted Burnley XI (3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3): Dúbravka; Laurent, Estève, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Edwards/Anthony, Anthony/Broja; Broja[2][4][5]. Recent 5-1 win over Millwall featured Barnes' brace[1][5].

Predictions favor Liverpool 2-1, exploiting Burnley's weak defense despite Reds' occasional unconvincing displays[2]. Liverpool dominate historically, seeking a seventh straight PL win over Burnley[5][8].

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