Liverpool have picked up only a point from their last three league games, including last weekend's costly defeat at home to their fierce rivals Manchester United. The poor run has left the Merseysiders floating rather depressingly down in mid-table, and, rather ridiculously, questions are already being asked of Jürgen Klopp's managerial credentials. He'll look to stop the slide away at relegation strugglers Norwich City in Saturday's early kickoff, but that could well be a task easier said than done.
Liverpool vs. Norwich City 2016 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Liverpool will look to end their three-game Premier League winless run away at struggling Norwich on Saturday.
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After all, Norwich have been reasonably impressive on their return to the top flight, turning in a handful of gritty performances to give them a fighting chance of avoiding the drop. They're currently two points clear of the bottom three, and kept clean sheets in victories over both Southampton and Aston Villa before last weekend's 3-0 drubbing at the hands of Mauricio Pochettino's strong Tottenham Hotspur side. The Canaries will doubtless think they've got a chance of taking something from this game.
Key player: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
In the continued absence of Liverpool attackers Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, much of both the creative and goalscoring burden is falling on former Hoffenheim man Roberto Firmino. He's shown in flashes that he's capable of brilliance, but he needs to start delivering with greater consistency if he's to establish himself among the Premier League elite.
Key matchup: James Milner vs. Robbie Brady
Former Manchester United man Robbie Brady has been hugely impressive for Norwich so far this season, having generally been deployed as a left back. Despite his slight build and his history of playing in more advanced positions, the Irishman has been as strong in defense as he has venturing forward, and Liverpool winger James Milner will have to be as diligent as ever in his tracking.
Norwich City injuries and suspensions
Out: Gary O’Neill (suspended). In doubt: None.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Joe Gomez, Danny Ings, Divock Origi (knee); Martin Skrtel, Jordan Rossiter, Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho (hamstring). In doubt: Dejan Lovren (hamstring).
Norwich will be without veteran midfielder O’Neill, but should otherwise have a full-strength team available. The same can’t be said for Liverpool, who are still dogged with injuries. Star attackers Sturridge and Coutinho remain unavailable, though center back Lovren could mark his return from a hamstring injury at Carrow Road.
Match date/time: Saturday, 7:45 a.m. ET, 12:45 p.m. local
Venue: Carrow Road, Norwich, England
TV: NBCSN (US); TSN (Canada); BT Sport 1 (UK)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (US); BT Sport live streaming (UK)
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