Robertson and Szoboszlai return | Liverpool XI vs Aston Villa Prediction
Liverpool They triumphed for the fourth consecutive time in the champions league midweek and return to the first division as they try to continue their title challenge. The host of the Reds Villa Aston at Anfield on Saturday 9 November at 8pm UK time.
A victory would ensure that Arne Slot's team continues to lead the table 11 games into the season. A maximum return on points could even increase Liverpool's advantage, given that city of manchester and Arsenal Both will face tough teams this weekend, Brighton and Chelsea away, respectively.
Here's a look at their planned lineup for Villa's visit.
goalkeeper – Alisson Becker is likely to return to action after the international break, but for now the goalkeeping role will belong to Caoimhin Kelleher.
Defenders – Kostas Tsimikas was preferred to Andy Robertson once again when Liverpool took on Bayer Leverkusen, but this time, it may be the Scottish full-back's turn to get minutes early on. And so, it will replace the Greek on the left. Trent Alexander-Arnold He will be the undisputed starter on the right side.
Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk will complete Arne Slot's strongest four-man defense.
Szoboszlai returns
Midfielders – After tasting success in the Champions League, Arne Slot could continue with a 4-3-3, meaning Ryan Gravenberch will be the only player in the midfield position for Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister will start on the Dutchman's left, while Curtis Jones could make way for Dominik Szoboszlai on the right side of the engine room.
Forwards – Mohamed Salah It was Liverpool's winning goal last weekend against Brighton and they have only blanked twice this season. He will play on the right wing without a doubt.
Cody Gakpo could feature on the left flank as his reward for four goals in his last three games will be another start. Darwin Núñez's poor run of form could see him benched, so Luis Díaz could retain his position as a striker after scoring a hat-trick in the midweek game against Leverkusen.
Here's a look at Liverpool's possible XI on paper:
