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Mark Lawrenson sends warning to key Liverpool duo: They must improve against Burnley
MARK LAWRENSON has urged Liverpool duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino to step up their game.
Mark Lawrenson expects Liverpool to beat Burnley
Liverpool host Burnley tomorrow (2pm) looking to add to their impressive 3-1 win over top-four rivals Arsenal last weekend.
Lawrenson is confident his former club will claim all three points at Anfield - but only if Coutinho and Firmino return to their best.
Mark Lawrenson wants Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino back to their best
The Brazilian pair have dropped in form in recent weeks and - despite a late consolation goal from Coutinho - were nowhere to be seen as Liverpool slipped to a 3-1 defeat to Leicester.
Lawrenson BBC Sport: "I think the Reds will win and I am certainly not expecting a repeat of their performance against Leicester when they got everything wrong.
Liverpool host Burnley on Sunday
"But whether that happens depends on Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino finding some consistency - because they have not been at their best recently.
"While Sadio Mane and Adam Lallana have been great, those other two have been a little bit iffy."