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Liverpool: Some fans worried over potential James Milner and Wilfred Zaha clash

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Liverpool fans on Twitter are voicing their concerns over a potential in-game clash with James Milner and Crystal Palace’s Wilfred Zaha.

Jurgen Klopp’s side take on former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson’s Palace team at the weekend. But with injury concerns surrounding first-choice left-back Andy Robertson, some Reds fans are worried Milner will play in that role instead.

Here’s a sample of Liverpool fans not excited to see Milner come up against Palace winger Zaha:

This potential match-up could see Milner try and defend against Palace’s star man who has played seven out of his 12 Premier League appearances this season as a right-winger (per TransferMarkt).

This potential situation has not filled many Liverpool fans with confidence for the match.

What do we think?

Given what a standout performer Robertson has been for Liverpool this season, it’s understandable why some Liverpool fans would be concerned if he does not play against Palace on Saturday. Especially if Klopp has to rely on Milner to contain the dangerous Zaha for 90 minutes.

In 12 Premier League appearances for the Reds this season, Robertson has earned himself an average match rating of 7.3 according to WhoScored. And, Milner endured a torrid time last season against Zaha as the winger ran him ragged and ended up getting the Liverpool man sent off, so no wonder fans are concerned.

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