Arya News - Liverpool vs Arsenal: How will Arne Slot Lineup the Reds?The champions are welcomed back to Anfield today and will be greeted by a guard of honour from their title ‘rivals’ Arsenal. After winning ...
There’ll be one more change in the back line as Ibou Konate will also likely return to partner the captain Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of the defence.
Verdict: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Three Changes in Midfield
Despite his impressive performance last weekend, Wataru Endo will drop back out of the starting lineup and Ryan Gravenberch will take his place. Curtis Jones will also drop down to the bench and Alexis Mac Allister will also return to the side.
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Harvey Elliott missed a huge opportunity to show his worth in a rare start against Chelsea last weekend and will likely resume his position in the dugout for this one. In his place, Dominik Szoboszlai is the favourite to come into the side against an Arsenal midfield that will be full of physicality and work rate.
Verdict: Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai
Slot’s Striker Dilemma
Slot will be faced with a usual selection headache for this one when it comes to selecting his central striker.
Mohamed Salah will of course keep his place on the right-wing with his sights set on the Premier League assist record.
On the opposite side, Cody Gakpo will keep his place on the left-wing, whilst Luis Diaz will be deployed down the middle.
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The likes of Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota will all have to take their opportunities from the bench as their long-term future remains in doubt.
Verdict: Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Starting XI: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk (C), Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboslzai, Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Bench: Kelleher, Quansah, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Jones, Elliott, Nunez, Jota