Liverpool have recent harm issues to deal with forward of a doubtlessly season-defining Premier League conflict with Man Metropolis this weekend.
The Reds are flying, beating Actual Madrid 2-0 at Anfield in midweek, and their greatest sport of the season arrives on Sunday.
A struggling Metropolis facet head to Liverpool, with Arne Slot understanding that his staff can open up an 11-point benefit over their rivals.
The win over Madrid got here at a value, although, with Conor Bradley pressured off with a hamstring harm that would preserve him out for a month.
In the meantime, Ibrahima Konate limped off after the ultimate whistle with a knee concern and is unquestionably out of Sunday’s sport.
Slot has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is match to start out, nevertheless, having overcome a hamstring drawback.
Right here’s who is obtainable and who is ready to overlook out towards Metropolis:
When it comes to different absentees, Alisson, Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota are all nonetheless unavailable, whereas Federico Chiesa is a doubt.
In relation to staff choice on Sunday, most of Liverpool’s staff picks itself.
Slot will probably decide to play Joe Gomez over Jarell Quansah in Konate’s absence, with Alexander-Arnold anticipated to start out at right-back.
In midfield, Dominik Szoboszlai will hope to win his place again, however Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones had been excellent towards Madrid.
Cody Gakpo is pushing to interchange Luis Diaz on the left wing, particularly after his aim on Wednesday, however the Colombian is arguably favorite to start out.
Liverpool’s accessible squad vs. Man Metropolis
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Jaros, Davies
Defenders: Van Dijk, Quansah, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch, Morton, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Gakpo, Diaz, Nunez, Chiesa*
*Doubtful
