4-3-2-1 formation: Liverpool team news, predicted lineup vs Cardiff City

Following the Reds recent win over Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade in the UCL, they will be heading back to the English Premier League tournament where they will host Cardiff City on Saturday.

The Reds are currently seated at the second spot on the EPL table and will be looking forward to picking all three points against Cardiff City.

Coach Jurgen Klopp made use of the 4-3-2-1 football formation against Red Star Belgrade in the UCL, he is likely to also use the formation against Cardiff.

The duo of Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson will not be available for the match owing to injuries.

Klopp will likely rest Fabinho and start James Milner in his place.

Liverpool center back, Joe Gomez may also be rested while Dejan Lovren will come in as a replacement.

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Below is how Liverpool can line up against Cardiff City:

Goalpost: Alisson Becker will maintain his post.

Defense: Andy Robertson and Alexander-Arnold will play at the left and right back.

While Dejan Lovren and Virgil van Dijk will play at the centre back.

Midfield: the duo of Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner will play as defending midfielders while Xherdan Shaqiri will play as an attacking midfielder.

Attack: Sadio Mane and Mo Salah will play at the left and right wing while Roberto Firmino will play as a centre-forward.