With simply two accidents within the Liverpool squad, Arne Slot has loads of choices to face Plymouth and will make 10 modifications to the facet that began towards Tottenham.
Whereas it could be unwise to underestimate Sunday’s opposition, particularly provided that the Reds drew towards Plymouth in 2017 after they have been a fourth division group, Slot ought to nonetheless use this sport to rotate.
Instances have modified and Slot now has a really sturdy squad, inherited from Jurgen Klopp, that’s crucially virtually totally match.
Right here’s how Liverpool may line up towards Championship outfit Plymouth.
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Right here’s what Slot revealed in his press convention:
Liverpool’s XI vs. Plymouth
It’s no secret that Liverpool could have Wednesday’s Merseyside Derby in thoughts as they choose the group to play Plymouth.
Having swept apart Tottenham with what was virtually a full-strength facet, count on to see 10 or 11 modifications on the weekend.
Amongst these to drop out must be Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo, with the likes of Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai additionally unlikely to start out.
Listed below are Slot’s most possible choice choices:
That is how Liverpool would line up:
Alisson; Bradley, Quansah, Gomez, Tsimikas; Endo, Mac Allister, Elliott; Chiesa, Jota, Diaz
Regardless of understanding Slot will relaxation a number of key gamers, this can be a troublesome lineup to foretell.
A lot of the coach’s decision-making shall be primarily based on how extremely the Reds price their opposition. For instance, Mac Allister may begin subsequent to Curtis Jones whether it is deemed crucial.
There additionally stays the query of who performs in objective? Caoimhin Kelleher began within the third spherical however Slot could need to convey Alisson again in to maintain him sharp.
Wataru Endo performs in defence and Gomez performs at right-back, permitting Bradley a break earlier than enjoying towards Everton
Jones begins consecutive matches for the primary time in a month
McConnell, whom Slot once more spoke extremely of in his pre-match press convention, performs with Jones and Elliott in midfield
Right here’s how this alternate group would look:
Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Endo, Tsimikas; McConnell, Jones, Elliott; Chiesa, Jota, Diaz
In reality, Liverpool may even afford to play a a lot youthful facet they usually may effectively nonetheless progress.
Nevertheless, with the squad in such good well being, the Reds should take the possibility to present extra minutes to these senior gamers in want of sport time.
Liverpool U21s and Liverpool U18s even have video games this weekend, so we may get a touch whether or not the likes of Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are concerned from the gamers chosen in these fixtures.
