Jayden Bogle has joined Sheffield United's lengthy injury list; Diogo Jota could be in contention; Follow Sheffield United vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports PL and Main Event from 7pm; Kick-off 7.15pm; Watch free highlights shortly after full time on Sky Sports website and app
Sunday 28 February 2021 18:06, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Sheff Utd vs Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 7.15pm).
Jayden Bogle has joined Sheffield United's lengthy injury list ahead of their home game against Premier League champions Liverpool.
Bogle (shin) was injured by a tackle from Fulham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola last weekend and is one of six defenders now unavailable to Blades boss Chris Wilder.
Chris Basham (hamstring) is also out having been injured at Craven Cottage, while Jack Robinson (foot), Jack Rodwell, John Egan (toe) and Lys Mousset are still out. Jack O'Connell (knee) and Sander Berge (hamstring) remain long-term absentees.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota could be in contention having returned to training this week after three months out with a knee injury.
Midfielders Fabinho and James Milner are due to rejoin the squad on Saturday but the game at Bramall Lane may come too soon for both, while captain Jordan Henderson is out for a month after a groin operation.
Manager Jurgen Klopp will make a late decision on the availability of goalkeeper Alisson Becker after the death of his father.
Sheffield United vs Liverpool is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm; Kick-off 7.15pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
I've not lost faith in Liverpool yet. A string of injuries at centre-back - combined with individual drop-offs in form - has left Liverpool low on confidence. That can be fixed by Jurgen Klopp.
With Phil Jagielka set to start for the Blades, they will be defending deep in order to protect their goal. Liverpool will only need one goal against the league's worst attack.
This brings forward the prospect of Liverpool managing to get shots away from distance and prices around Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the target have got my attention. The England man has yet to hit the heights of last season in a low-key year for him but confidence is slowly returning after a spell of classy performances down the right. He's had five shots in his last two games and likes nothing more than firing from range against a low-block, hitting the target from outside the box vs Tottenham, Burnley, Sheffield United and Everton twice this season. The 11/4 for another is too big.
JONES KNOWS PREDICTS: 0-2
BETTING ANGLE: Trent Alexander-Arnold to have a shot on target from outside the box (11/4 with Sky Bet)
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