Liverpool vs Stoke: Team News, Match Preview & Likely Line-Ups
interested in Brazilian winger Willian, which would be a perfect addition to Liverpool's top four hopes. Stoke won three games out of their five, drawing once, and losing once. They scored four goals and conceding two. Stoke are interested in Mame Diouf, but were told to up their bid of £7 million, to £17 million. Brendan Rodgers knows that nothing short of a top-four finish will do, especially as his side don't have the demands of a European campaign after failing to qualify last season. Without the suspended and want-away Luis Suarez until late September, Coutinho and Sturridge are likely to prove key to Liverpool's success and fans can look forward to their partnership evolving. Mark Hughes will have all eyes upon him as he creates a new tika-taka style for Stoke City while pushing for a top 10 finish. Charlie Adam will relish the game against his former club and be looking forward to reuniting with Steven Gerrard after he admitted he tried to impress The Reds captain during his time at Liverpool. Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Stoke