Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has explained why he was “shocked” by a recent decision by Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp and Liverpool are preparing to face Wolves in their final Premier League match of the season this weekend. The Reds are one point behind leaders Manchester City, who take on Aston Villa in their match.
Liverpool have already won two major trophies this season and still have the possibility of adding the Premier League and Champions League to their cabinet in the final week of the campaign. The Reds beat Southampton in midweek to move back to one point behind Man City going into the final day.
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Ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Wolves, Merson has why a decision Klopp made in the win over Southampton “shocked” him. The renowned pundit went on to give his prediction for Sunday’s match at Anfield.
“You don’t come this far in a Premier League title race only to falter at the final hurdle, so I think Liverpool will win this one comfortably,” Merson told Sportskeeda.
“I was shocked with the number of changes they made against Southampton, but the players Jurgen Klopp put out gave it everything they had to get all three points.
“Liverpool should be able to win this one even without the services of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, who were both withdrawn prematurely in the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
“Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate were outstanding against Southampton and in attack, they are spoilt for choice with Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Divock Origi and Takumi Minamino all available for selection.”
