FA Cup semi-final between the Premier League’s two heavyweight clubs could not come at a better time for Liverpool.Jurgen Klopp and his men should be fresher.
The Reds got to rest players for the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Benfica, while Manchester City not only had to travel but must now handle the fallout from Wednesday night’s mad scenes against Atletico Madrid.
City had a couple of players come off against Atletico during that stormy affair and you have to wonder how fit defender Kyle Walker and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne can be for the showdown at Wembley on Saturday afternoon.True, City have a massive squad, so if anyone can cope, they can.
I just think if you look at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane got a rest against Benfica at Anfield on Wednesday, just having a gentle run-out at the end when the tie was already won.You’d like to think those two will be on fire this weekend now, and that could be the difference.
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