Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Liverpool
Match Time & Date:
06/02/2022
13:00
Prediction: 3-0
Cardiff
Liverpool will be aiming to book their place in the FA Cup last 16 when they welcome Cardiff City to their Anfield on Sunday. The Reds are still without Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, who are on Africa Cup of Nations, but Naby Keita returns from international duty. The likes of Thiago Alcantara, Divock Origi, and Harvey Elliot miss out with injuries for the home side. As things stand now, Roberto Firmino will lead the line for the Premier League side.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, eliminated Preston in the FA Cup round 3, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Jurgen Klopp’s charges. Even though the German tactician can’t count on key players for Sunday’s showdown, home win should be considered as Cardiff City are not regarded as good travelers. Steve Morison should have a full squad to choose from.
Highlighted Player (Mohamed Salah):
Mohamed Salah is considered one of the best African players. Salah began his senior career at El Mokawloon, scoring 11 goals in 41 league appearances for the club and in 2012 he moved to Europe, signing a four-year deal with Swiss side Basel.
The pacey winger, who is capable of playing as a striker as well was producing outstanding displays for the RotBlau from 2012 to 2014 and, as a result, Chelsea chiefs decided to sign him on 26 January, 2015 for a fee of £11 million. Mohamed Salah, though, failed to impress in the Premier league and one year later he was sent on loan to Fiorentina.
After making 16 league appearances for the Viola in the Serie A, the left-footed winger signed a loan deal with Roma on 6 August, 2015. The Romans made the contract permanent on 3 August, 2016. Speaking of his international career, Salah made his Egypt debut on 3 September, 2011 in a 2-1 loss to Sierra Leone. It has to be noted that he was named Roma’s player of the season (2015/2016).
Highlighted Team (Cardiff):
Cardiff City are a Welsh football club that compete in the English second tier (Championship). In 2009 they moved from Ninian Park to Cardiff City Stadium, the venue that officially holds 33,280 spectators.
The Bluebirds played their first ever Premier League match on 18 August, 2013, but they were beaten by West Ham United (0-2) on their debut in the English top flight. However, a week later Fraizer Campbell (two goals) and Aron Gunnarson helped Cardiff City record their first ever win in the Premier League.
The Bluebirds outplayed Manchester City back then, but they eventually dropped to the Championship at the end of the season. Fellow Welsh outfit Swansea City are considered Cardiff’s fiercest rivals and the two teams take on each other in the South Wales derby.
The colour of Cardiff City’s home kit is blue, whilst they wear red shirts and shorts when playing on the travels.
