LiverpoolThe 100% start of the first round of the champions league They will be tested when they host the defending champions real Madrid at Anfield on the fifth day of the competition.
The Reds are enjoying a brilliant run in all competitions, most notably in the European Cup, where they comfortably dispatched Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in their previous outing and have conceded just one goal in four games so far.
That said, here is a look at the possible eleven that Arne Slot will choose for the visit to Madrid.
goalkeeper – Alisson Becker will miss the game against Real Madrid, the manager confirmed, meaning Caoimhin Kelleher will retain his place between the sticks on Wednesday night.
Defenders – Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk have received only nine infringements in 16 first division and Champions League matches this season, thus emerging as one of the safest defensive partnerships in Europe. Both are likely to play in the heart of Liverpool's defense against Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold He trained before the game but Arne Slot revealed that he will not be a starterso Conor Bradley could get the nod ahead of Joe Gomez at right back. Meanwhile, Andy Robertson could retain his place at left-back with Kostas Tsimikas injured.
Mac Allister and Díaz return to the eleven
Midfielders – Curtis Jones played in the double pivot against Southampton at the weekend, but could be replaced by a more experienced and fluid player in Alexis Mac Allister. He £35 million The star probably rested over the weekend in preparation for a very difficult week ahead, along with a long flight back to England from South America after the international break. Ryan Gravenberch will be the favorite to partner him in the deepest position of Liverpool's midfield.
Dominik Szoboszlai has also been in good form, so he could also get the nod against Real Madrid as a number 10.
Mohamed Salah He has scored two goals against the Whites in his career, including the last time they visited Anfield, and having been Liverpool's best player this season, he could also feature on the right wing. £50 million Forward Luis Díaz, scorer of a hat-trick in the team's last CL match, could replace Cody Gakpo on the left flank.
Forward – Darwin Núñez also scored the last time Madrid played at Anfield and with Diogo Jota injured, he could be given a start as the team's only striker.
This is what Liverpool would look like on paper:
