League Cup champions Liverpool welcome Norwich in FA Cup

League Cup champions Liverpool welcome Norwich in FA Cup

In a game valid for the round of 16 of the FA Cup, the Liverpool, current champions of the English League Cup, welcomes Norwich. The match takes place this Wednesday at Anfield Stadium at 17:15 (Brasília).

The “Reds” are flying low this season. Currently in second place in the English Premier Leaguejust behind the Manchester Citywon the Chelsea for the other national cup. With 13 games unbeaten, they defeated Norwich on 19 February 3-1.

For the competition, they beat Shrewsbury Town 4-1 in the third round and then Cardiff 3-1. Even though they are opponents of lower divisions, the team usually spares its main athletes in games like this.

Canaries don’t live easy. In the first division of England, they are the bottom of the championship, with four games without a win. In addition to last month’s defeat to Liverpool, in the League Cup he was also eliminated by the red team.

For the cup, he eliminated Charlton and Wolverhampton by the minimum score. His campaign had stronger teams along the way than his rivals, but this phase is the strongest of them all.

The hosts will not be able to count on midfielder Thiago Alcântara and striker Roberto Firmino because they are injured. The visitors do not have defender Andrew Omobamidele and striker Adam Idah, other names are doubtful for the match. Right-back Max Aarons, defender Ozan Kabak and left-back Brandon Williams worry the green and yellow team’s defensive system.


Source: Gazetaesportiva

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