Ibrahima Konate to start | Liverpool vs Brentford starting XI prediction

Liverpool They face their first test at Anfield of the Arne Slot era when Brentford visit them on Matchday 2 of the Premier LeagueHere's a look at how the Reds could evolve:

GOALKEEPER – Alisson Becker is certain to be a Liverpool starter. Having ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, the Brazilian is set to play his first of many home games in what could undoubtedly be a busy season in all competitions.

DEFENSE – Trent Alexander-Arnold Andy Robertson is expected to keep his places in the lineup at right and left back respectively.

However, there could be a change on defense with Jarrell Quansah recovering from a hit and therefore being doubtful for Brentford's visit to Merseyside. He is likely to be replaced by Ibrahima Konate on the right side of central defence, with the 25-year-old partnering Virgil van Dijk.

MIDFIELDERS – Liverpool are yet to sign a new midfielder this summer, meaning Alexis Mac Allister will once again play in a deep-lying role, possibly playing in a double pivot with Ryan Gravenberch.

Dominik Szoboszlai will be the attacking midfielder. The Hungarian was not at his best against Ipswich Town and needs to put in a better performance when Liverpool take on Brentford this afternoon.

FORWARDS – Luis Diaz's future has been the subject of speculation for much of the summer, but in what is Liverpool's final game before the close of the season, transfer Window, it is very likely that the Colombian will start on the left flank.

Diogo Jota, the scorer of the Reds' first goal of the Slot era, is expected to start at striker, although Darwin Nunez is pushing for a start against Thomas Frank's men after being an unused substitute last week.

Mohamed Salah He will complete the attacking trident playing on the right wing of Liverpool's attack.

This is what the Reds could look like on paper: