Liverpool Team News Page 82 - Soccer

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Still held off scoresheet Alexander-Arnold had three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Leicester City.

Impact Alexander-Arnold has played 16 matches and has yet to record an assist, yet he has been the direct cause of two own goals. In all reality it's easy to say that it's just been an unlucky season for Alexander-Arnold, he's created 40 chances in all competitions and sent in over 150 crosses. Poor finishing in the box doesn't prevent Alexander-Arnold from being one of the top defensive options in the Premier League in all formats.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Finally held quiet Salah generated four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win against Leicester City.

Impact Salah had a match that was near his floor and it was still a strong one by nearly any fantasy standard. The entirety of the first half of the Premier League was slow by Salah's incredible level though he stills has 14 goals and five assists in all competitions, making him a top option in all slates moving forward.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Active in win Darwin Nunez had seven shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Leicester City.

Impact Nunez continues to confound fantasy manager and pundits alike. The striker created a plethora of problems for the Leicester back line, including dinking a chip off the post which bounced off Wout Faes into the net. Nunez ends up with the chance for multiple goals nearly every game but poor finishing has held him back from finding that potential.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Concedes early in win Alisson allowed a goal while making a save during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Alisson conceded the opening goal of the match after just four minutes but shut out Leicester from there as Liverpool came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 19 goals in 16 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 53.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago - Makes four tackles Alcantara took an off target shot, created two chances and made four tackles (winning three) during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Alcantara was held off the scoresheet while providing defensive coverage in the middle of the pitch. Alcantara's four tackles and two chances created were both team-high totals in the win.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Salah - Fires four shots Salah took four shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Salah was held off the scoresheet as both Liverpool goals came via an own goal. The attacker's four shots upped his season total to a team-high 57 while also leading Liverpool with 34 chances created in his 16 appearances.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Virgil Van Dijk - Makes three clearances van Dijk made three clearances during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact van Dijk was a part of the Liverpool back four that conceded after four minutes before shutting out Leicester the rest of the way. van Dijk's three clearances led Liverpool in the win while upping his season total to a team-high 70.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Starts against Leicester Oxlade-Chamberlain took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Impact Oxlade-Chamberlain returned from a hamstring injury to start for the first time since August. Oxlade-Chamberlain has made just five appearances on the season as a primary backup across multiple positions for Liverpool.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Andy Robertson - Takes pregame knee to hip Robertson (leg) went down with leg tightness during Friday's 2-1 victory over Leicester City. Prior to coming off, he sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and made one clearance.

Impact After going down, Robertson was relieved of his duties by Konstantinos Tsimikas during the 62nd minute. Following the match, manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that, "funnily enough, Harvey before the game injured Robbo a bit. In our warm-up game, he hit him with a knee at the hip." Based on the skipper's comments, it doesn't sound like anything all that serious took place, but it will still be worth monitoring ahead of the squad's next match at Brentford.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harvey Elliott - Leaves early versus Foxes Elliott (knock) went down following a heavy challenge during Friday's 2-1 win against Leicester and was unable to continue. Prior to departing, he logged three crosses and two tack...

Impact Elliott was replaced by Stefan Bajcetic during the 86th minute after receiving a bit of treatment but should be fine, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. The skipper added, "Harvey got a knock, which was quite painful, but when you see the situation - because it's clear that's painful - that's it, I think." Hopefully the initial assessment is accurate, but any lingering issues (if any) will likely materialize within the next few days of training.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabinho - Absent against Leicester City Fabinho has been left out of the match-day squad against Foxes on Friday for personal reasons, James Pearce of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fabinho will miss his first match of the season for the club, having played in all 21 contests across the EPL and UCL, including 17 starts. Jordan Henderson will step into a more defensive role with Fabinho sidelined while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will make just his second start of the season.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool in 'chasing' mood, Madrid at Valladolid

Liverpool will look to gain ground on the top four of the Premier League when it hosts Leicester

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ibrahima Konate - Available against Leicester City Konate (not injury related) has resumed training and will be an option versus Leicester City on Friday. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "He is now training with us, he will be...

Impact Konate was given some extra time off coming out of the World Cup but appears to be ready to go versus Foxes. Injuries have limited the central defender to just four appearances for the club in EPL and UCL competitions. As such, Konate's presence in the starting XI is certainly in doubt on a weekly basis.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool confirms signing of World Cup star Cody Gakpo

Liverpool has completed the signing of Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cody Gakpo - Liverpool move confirmed Gakpo has completed a transfer to Liverpool FC, Liverpool announced Wednesday.

Impact Gakpo's move to Liverpool is confirmed. The attacker moves to the Premier League after setting the Eredivisie alight. Gakpo will see immediate playing time with Luis Diaz (knee) sidelined. In the long-term Gakpo offers Liverpool depth across the front line, with any starting role giving Gakpo significant fantasy value in a high-scoring environment. Gakpo could make his Liverpool debut as early as a Jan. 2 clash with Brentford, though a Jan. 7 match against Wolves in the FA Cup is probably more likely for his first start.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson - Five save for win Alisson recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 win versus Aston Villa.

Impact Alisson made five saves on six shots faced, weathering a massive amount of pressure early in the second half. The goalkeeper is one of the best in the Premier League, but a leaky defense has cost him his usual clean sheets. Alisson has just four clean sheets in 15 league matches, making it nearly impossible to match the 20 he tallied in 2021/22.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darwin Nunez - Chaotic in win Nunez had six shots (four on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Nunez has eight goals and two assists in all competitions for Liverpool, but could have double those numbers with a better end product. The striker was an agent of chaos to the extreme during Monday's match, creating issues for the Aston Villa defense throughout while setting Stefan Bajcetic up for the final goal. Nunez will hope to convert the absurd amount of chances he gets, especially with more competition on deck with the addition of Cody Gakpo to an already crowded Liverpool attack.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Robertson - All-time assist leader Robertson assisted once to go with eight crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Monday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Robertson's assist Monday put him top of the assist charts for a defender in the Premier League. It's a major milestone for the left-back who has been brilliant since joining Liverpool. Robertson has five helpers in 13 appearances (11 starts) in the Premier League, tallying two more assists in two Champions League starts. The left-back remains a top option in all formats, with three assists in his last two matches.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Bajcetic Maquieira - Opens account Stefan Bajcetic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 win against Aston Villa.

Impact Bajcetic scored his first career goal late on in Monday's win. Darwin Nunez created the space for Bajcetic, who made the most of his chance to score the dagger goal. Bajcetic has seen occasional use off the bench but is unlikely to break into the starting XI any time soon.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Virgil Van Dijk - Scores rare goal van Dijk scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 win against Aston Villa.

Impact van Dijk netted his second goal of the campaign on the half volley. The big center-back is a set-piece threat and has consistently scored during his time with Liverpool, giving him some offensive upside. van Dijk also tends to pile up the defensive volume, with 67 clearances through 15 appearances, all starts.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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