Liverpool XI vs Manchester City: Predicted Lineup, Confirmed Team News, Latest Injury

Liverpool XI vs Manchester City: Predicted Lineup, Confirmed Team News, Latest Injury

Both Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher are battling with punches, while Diogo Jota will also miss the traditional display after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in their season.

“Ali has trained more today than the day before, so he will definitely be available for Fulham, but not for the weekend,” Klopp said in his pre-match press conference.

“Diogo is not here with us, so how can he play a football match? It will take a while unfortunately.”

Darwin NunezMeanwhile, he is expected to make his debut on English soil as the Uruguayan prepares to start his battle with Erling Haaland.

Roberto Firmino has also been discussed by Klopp, who rejected suggestions that the Brazilian could be sold to Juventus, so it will be interesting to see how heavily Nunez will be involved.

The biggest decision for Klopp comes in midfield. Jordan Henderson is certainly the favorite to start alongside Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara, although Naby Keita offers an alternative.

Darwin Nunez scored four goals in one against RB Leipzig

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Ibrahima Konate started against RB Salzburg just a few days ago, perhaps suggesting that Joel Matip will likely start alongside Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3): Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Injured: Alisson, Joto, Kelleher