Liverpool is top of the table by only a point, with the chasing team being the current champions, Manchester City. Since the turn of the year, Liverpool has had many issues with their attack, suspensions, & tactical decisions. They recently drew against a somewhat depleted Manchester United at Old Trafford.
If anyone would've given Liverpool this position at the start of the season, they would've taken it with both hands. Keeping that in mind, they won't be able to win the prestigious title if they don't increase their performance levels.
Next up, Liverpool faces Watford at Anfield in a late kickoff. So here we have a look at the team Liverpool would probably line up with against Watford.
Goalkeeper
Alisson Becker
![Alisson Becker - safe hands](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1a416-15512808856862-800.jpg 1920w)
Since being signed, Alisson Becker has been the undoubted #1 for Liverpool. His playing from the back ability and distribution seems to be the characteristics Jurgen Klopp wants from his keeper. He made a brilliant save against Watford last time out and will be hoping to keep a clean sheet again.
Full-backs
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Right-back)
![Trent Alexander- Arnold](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/10213-15512809963266-800.jpg 1920w)
Trent did not play in the derby against Manchester United, with Klopp going for the more experienced James Milner. But he is expected to make a return at Anfield.
Andrew Robertson (Left-back)
![Andrew Roberston](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/96ed6-15512810400544-800.jpg 1920w)
He has been the undisputed #1 in the side. He performed well against Manchester United. Klopp would certainly expect more from him in an attacking sense.
Centre-backs
Joel Matip & Virgil van Dijk
![Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/7ee55-15512811592460-800.jpg 1920w)
There's very little choice available for Liverpool when it comes to centre-backs, with Lovren & Gomez not yet match fit. Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk looked solid against Manchester United and would look to continue that against Watford.
Midfield
Fabinho
![Fabinho (l)](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/979c1-15512812935589-800.jpg 1920w)
He will play at the base of midfield, whether in a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3. He has settled well into the side, & performed reasonably well against Manchester United. Liverpool would need more of him driving forward with the ball.
Naby Keita
![Naby Keita](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/fbc37-15512813289407-800.jpg 1920w)
He did not play last time out vs Manchester United, but with Roberto Firmino a doubt for the game, he might just get picked over Jordan Henderson, given his attacking instinct, as well as Fabinho & Gini Wijnaldum being almost untouchables in the playing XI.
Gini Wijnaldum
![Gini Wijnaldum (r)](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/04e14-15512813706816-800.jpg 1920w)
No one can really say anything about his chances of selection, he is the automatic choice when it comes to midfield. He has been very consistent this year both at home & away. He could play at the base of midfield or get forward with Fabhino in the side.
Forwards
Mohamed Salah (Striker)
![Mohamed Salah - the Egyptian King](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6771c-15512814295368-800.jpg 1920w)
With Roberto Firmino being a doubt, he should play as the striker, as he has done always when Firmino isn't in the side. He will look to break the record of fastest to reach 50 goals in the Premier League.
Sadio Mane (Left Wing)
![Sadio Mane (l)](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/6da27-15512814592113-800.jpg 1920w)
He will have to play the role of Firmino - creation wise, as well as running in behind the defence. Jurgen Klopp would expect more from him, given his performance at Old Trafford. He would look to combine with Andy Robertson to increase the pace of Liverpool's passing.
Xherdan Shaqiri (Right Wing)
![Xherdan Shaqiri](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2019/02/1e30b-15512816034166-800.jpg 1920w)
With Roberto Firmino out, Shaqiri is the automatic choice for Jurgen Klopp, as he is the most creative player in the squad after the Brazilian. Shaqiri would have a great chance on Wednesday to impress Klopp and seal a regular berth in the Liverpool line-up.