After dropping two factors within the midweek sport in opposition to Aston Villa, Liverpool are again in motion within the Premier League. They’re on the highway as soon as once more with a visit to the Etihad Stadium to face the defending Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis, who the workforce will fancy its probabilities in opposition to with Pep Guardiola’s males having a season to neglect.
The Reds may have the prospect to win for the primary time at Metropolis’s residence in over 5 years and proceed topping the league standings. The reverse fixture between the 2 sides resulted in a 2-0 Liverpool win in December when Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah have been on track. As they hope to repeat their exploits later this night, right here is how Slot might line his troops up.
Goalkeeper – Alisson Becker is prone to preserve his place in between the sticks forward of Caoimhin Kelleher.
Defenders – Trent Alexander-Arnold is absolutely match and was on track in opposition to Villa. He’s anticipated to play at proper again, with Andy Robertson additionally retaining his place on the left facet of the again 4. In the meantime, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk would be the favourites to proceed within the centre of defence.
Diaz replaces Szoboszlai
Midfielders – Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch have proven no indicators of letting up and can presumably accomplice each other within the double pivot in opposition to Manchester Metropolis too. Dominik Szoboszlai may drop out from the quantity 10 place, nevertheless, with Curtis Jones seemingly transferring again to a central position having performed as a winger versus Aston Villa.
£50m man Luis Diaz could return to the line-up with a berth on the left wing with Cody Gakpo anticipated to overlook out, and Mohamed Salah, maybe the world’s most in-form participant for the time being, will count on to function on the appropriate wing.
Ahead – Diogo Jota may get the nod because the chief of the road forward of Darwin Nunez, whose miss from level clean vary proved pricey within the earlier league sport.
That is how the workforce may look on paper.
