On Wednesday, Liverpool will turn their focus to the League Cup as they host Chelsea. Following a disappointing home defeat to Manchester City, Andoni Iraola's side has turned things around, stringing together an impressive five-match winning streak in all competitions, highlighted by their recent triumph over Brighton.
Team news and injury concerns
- Florian Wirtz: Suffered an ankle injury in the match against Brighton, but the manager is hopeful for a swift recovery. His participation will be assessed prior to kick-off.
- Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz: Both continue their recovery from injuries.
- Jeremy Frimpong: Out until late November with a muscle injury.
Expected Liverpool lineup (4-2-3-1)
With a crucial Premier League matchup against reigning champions Arsenal looming, Andoni Iraola is likely to rotate his squad, giving key players a much-needed rest.
Goalkeeper: Georgi Mamardashvili is set to step in for Alisson Becker, who will be rested for this fixture.
Defence: Virgil van Dijk is expected to be given a breather. Pedro Araujo will shift from the right flank to centre-back to partner Jeremy Jaque, while Kostas Tsimikas (left, swapping with Milosh Kerkes) and Joe Gomez (right) will fill the full-back positions.
Midfield: Trey Nyoni may partner Ryan Gravenberch in the holding midfield roles, with Alexis Mac Allister likely to start on the bench. Should Wirtz miss out, James McConnell will take up a more advanced position.
Attack: Alexander Isak, in fine form with six goals in seven league matches, may also be rested, opening the door for Lewis Kumas to lead the line. Bradley Barcola will continue on the left flank, while Rio Ngomouka will fill the right wing position. Cody Gakpo and Victor Munoz (if fit) could provide significant firepower off the bench in the second half.
Liverpool's defence will need to be sharp as they face a Chelsea side missing the suspended Cole Palmer and injured Joao Pedro.
