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Liverpool Host Burnley With 11 Absentees, Salah Still at AFCON

Injury lists alongside AFCON commitments leave both benches stretched.

Overview

  • Liverpool face Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, 17 January, with kick-off at 15:00 BST.
  • The hosts arrive after a 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley but have drawn their last three league matches, including against leaders Arsenal.
  • Coverage reports 11 players are expected to miss the fixture through injury or other absences across the two squads.
  • Mohamed Salah remains unavailable for Liverpool as he continues AFCON duty with Egypt.
  • Previews expect Burnley to adopt a compact, physical approach focused on second balls and aerial duels, with some outlets predicting a Liverpool 4-3-3 lineup.