Liverpool They are back on the road in the champions league after defeating Bologna at Anfield the last time in the competition. For matchday three of the European Cup, the Reds travel to Germany to take on Bundesliga side RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, as they look to maintain a good start in qualifying and seal a place in the round of 16 by finishing in the top eight in the table.
The Reds said goodbye Chelsea in his most recent first division crash and lost Diogo Jota due to injury, and He is expected to miss the game against Leipzig. as a result. Here's a look at the team Arne Slot will likely use against the Germans.
goalkeeper – Caoimhin Kelleher will retain his place in goal. Alisson Becker is injured and, therefore, the team's secondary goalkeeper will have a good number of minutes until the Brazilian recovers.
Defenders – Liverpool could make a change in defense with Andy Robertson resting and Kostas Tsimikas coming on. The Scot has rotated with his Greek teammate in recent weeks, especially after spending time on the treatment table last season and in the summer, so could be rested in the Champions League before the Arsenal crash next weekend. Trent Alexander-Arnold He is likely to keep his place at right back.
Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will retain their places at the heart of the backline not only due to the team's lack of depth in Liverpool's position, but also as a result of their contribution to making the team defensively solid.
Díaz and Núñez ready to appear
Midfielders – Alexis Mac Allister was on the bench against Chelsea, possibly due to his long trip from Argentina last week. He is expected to return to the starting eleven against Leipzig. With him and Dominik Szoboszlai making way for Curtis Jones in recent weeks, it could be Ryan Gravenberch's turn to sit on the bench for the time being, with the Englishman likely to feature after scoring a goal and winning a penalty against the Chelsea. The duo will perform in a double pivot.
Dominic Szoboszlai, for his part, will appear as number 10 and in all probability would be flanked by Mohamed Salah on his right, while Luis Díaz could enter on the left instead of Cody Gakpo.
Forward – Diogo Jota was injured against Chelsea and his physical problem could allow Darwin Núñez, 25, to start in Liverpool's forward line.
Here's a look at what the Reds could look like on paper:
