Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Stoke
Liverpool
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Marc Wilson | Out | 6.92 | |
Rory Delap | Out | 5.89 | |
Michael Owen | Doubtful | 6.13 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Martin Kelly | Out | 6.47 | |
Fabio Borini | Out | 6.36 | |
Oussama Assaidi | Doubtful | 6 |
Team News
Stoke
Liverpool
- Charlie Adam was given compassionate leave following the death of his father and it remains to be seen whether he will feature on Boxing Day.
- With no fresh injury concerns Tony Pulis may well name the same side to the one that earned a draw at White Hart Lane last time out.
- Crouch and Jerome will, however, hope for a chance to replace Kenwyne Jones up front.
- Brendan Rodgers may want to rotate some of his players but after their most comprehensive home display of the season against Fulham he should resist such urges.
- In that case Stewart Downing will keep his place after netting his first ever league goal for the club in the 4-0 win.
- Elsewhere Suso and Shelvey should remain in the starting XI, keeping the likes of Allen and Sterling on the sidelines.