Jurgen Klopp will demand a response from his Liverpool troops when they face West Ham United in the Premier League.
The Reds travel to the London Stadium with their Premier League title hopes shattered. An abject 2-0 loss against Everton in the Merseyside derby means that being crowned champions now looks well out of question.
Yet Klopp will scarcely want such a meek ending to his time as Anfield boss. With four games to go, he’ll want to bow out as high as possible. What’s more, Liverpool have still to secure Champions League qualification for next term and still need five points to do so.
Given the manner of the defeat by Everton, Klopp will surely make changes to his team against West Ham. Too many of his troops underperformed and there will be players in the Reds’ squad who feel they deserve a chance to impress.
Ahead of the clash, here’s the Liverpool team predicted to face West Ham.
5. LB - Kostas Tsimikas
Andy Robertson seemed to tire in the second half of the derby and that could see Tsimikas make a rare start. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. CM - Wataru Endo
Finished the 3-1 win over Fulham last weekend strongly and perhaps surprisingly rested against Everton. Likely to shield the back four again. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. CM - Ryan Gravenberch
Impressed against Fulham last week and perhaps harshly lost his starting spot against Everton. He deserves another chance. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
8. CM - Harvey Elliott
Been one of Liverpool's most effective players this season and made an impact against Everton. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images