Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Lincoln
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2020
02:45 PM
Prediction: 2-4
Liverpool
Lincoln and Liverpool face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at LNER stadium in the EFL Cup last 32. The Reds are determined to defend their Premier League trophy, and, no doubt, Jurgen Klopp will use the EFL Cup games to test as many players as possible. Anyhow, regardless of which players will be deployed in the starting XI, away win should be considered as Lincoln do not have high-profile footballers in their squad.
Belgium international Divock Origi is widely expected to lead the line for the visitors against Lincoln. The League One side, on the other hand, have defeated the likes of Crewe and Bradford City on their way to the last 32, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Thursday’s football match. As previously mentioned, David faces Goliath at LNER Stadium, and anything but a routine away win would be a major surprise.
Highlighted Player (Josh Vickers):
A product of Arsenal's youth academy, Josh Vickers, is an English footballer who plays for League One Club Lincoln City. The 6ft 2-inch goalkeeper's first appearance came for Isthmian League outfit Canvey Island having joined them on loan in August 2013. He went on to play over 30 games for the club before returning to Arsenal to sign his first professional contract.
His time at the Gunners was shortlived, however, and involved another loan to Conference South club Concord Rangers before making a permanent switch to Premier League side Swansea City in August 2015 on a two-year contract. In his time at Swansea, Vickers made zero appearances for the first team but did feature in the club's under-18 and under-23 team.
Vickers spent his 2016/2017 season on loan to Barnet, where he made his League One debut against Cambridge United on the 6th of August, 2016. Born on the 1st of December, 1995, the 23-year-old has featured 47 times for his current club Lincoln, on a contract that expires on the 30th of June, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Liverpool):
Founded back in 1892, Liverpool are one of England’s and world’s most famous clubs. The Reds hold a high-profile rivalry with Everton and there have always been fireworks when the two teams take on each other in the Merseyside derby.
The Reds welcome their opponents at Anfield and it has to be noted that they have already won 18 first division trophies. Liverpool were on the verge of lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, but Steven Gerrard slipped in the decider against Chelsea and left the Reds without a title.
Liverpool won one of their last Champions League trophy's in 2005, with the team coming from three goals behind to beat Milan in a historic clash in Istanbul. The Reds have clinched six European Cups and it is no surprise they are regarded as one of the greatest European clubs.
The likes of Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler, Paul Ince, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness, Sami Hyypia and Luis Suarez are some of the most notable footballers to have represented the club over the years. The club’s anthem is You’ll Never Walk Alone and their shirt colour is red.
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