Liverpool They begin their Champions League The campaign will have a very difficult away game, as they will visit the San Siro to face AC Milan. It is Arne Slot's debut in the competition since he took over as coach of the club. Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds themselves are back in Europe's elite club tournament after a one-year break, having qualified only for the Europa League Last time. This is how they could line up against the Rossoneri.
Goalkeeper – Alisson Becker conceded his first goal of the season in Liverpool's defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian remains the main option between the sticks and will start against Milan in the hope of keeping his fourth clean sheet in the first five games of the 2024/25 season.
Defenders – Slot is unlikely to play with his full backline against an opponent who boasts some excellent forwards. However, all four defenders will need to be at their best in Milan in what will be their toughest test of the season so far.
In that sense, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold They will start as full-backs while Virgil van Dijk will partner Ibrahima Konate in the middle.
Is Nunez ready for his first start of the season?
Midfielders – Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch were far from their best against Nottingham, but with the duo set to feature in the Champions League for Liverpool for the first time, they will be motivated to do better as they play together in a double pivot.
Dominik Szoboszlai will also make his first appearance for the Reds in the competition as the number 10. As has been the story all season, two in-form men will be to his right and left in Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz, respectively.
Forward – Diogo Jota has been a little lacklustre in the last two games, which could present Arne Slot with the perfect opportunity to make a rotation in the final third of the pitch. Liverpool's squad depth is not great, but with a busy season ahead, they must use all their resources wisely.
Darwin Núñez could replace Jota to make his debut as a starter in the campaign. The 25-year-old player has only played one game a miserable 62 minutes so far.
This is what Liverpool could look like on paper:
