This is the Liverpool team news and a predicted lineup ahead of their match against league leaders Arsenal in the only Premier League game this Thursday. Both teams are performing well, remaining unbeaten in their last five league matches. Arsenal is looking to extend their lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa, while Liverpool aims to keep the title race competitive.
Liverpool Team News & Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal
Recent Liverpool Lineup
Alisson is the primary goalkeeper, with Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk as central defenders. Despite some inconsistent performances, their longstanding partnership remains crucial. The full-backs are rotating due to form and fitness, featuring Connor Bradley, Milos Kerkez, and Andy Robertson. Jeremi Frimpong’s fitness remains uncertain, as he has recently played as a winger instead of a full-back.
Curtis Jones is establishing himself in midfield, usually paired with Ryan Gravenberch or Alexis Mac Allister, to support attackers like Dominik Szoboszlai. Florian Wirtz has been utilized on the wing, with Szoboszlai or in a central role. Up front, Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo have been the preferred choices, alongside Federico Chiesa who also gets playtime.
Liverpool Recent Form & Tactics
Arne Slot has adapted his tactics this season after earlier struggles. The team often lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which can shift to a 4-5-1 to enhance pressing. The main focus of Slot’s approach is an aggressive press, utilizing full-backs to widen the play, while central players attack the goal area.
Following a tough spell that nearly cost the manager his job, the team has recently turned things around. Liverpool hasn’t lost since November 26, marking nine matches without defeat. While some of these were draws, the team’s resurgence is encouraging considering their earlier struggles.
Liverpool Team News
According to PremierInjuries, five players are unavailable, including two newly signed strikers, which limits options in the attacking line. Giovanni Leoni is out long-term, Alexander Isak is injured for several months, Mo Salah is at the AFCON, and both Hugo Ekitike and Wataru Endo are facing minor issues.
With matches coming thick and fast, players like Van Dijk, Wirtz, and Szoboszlai will log heavy minutes. The absences may force the remaining squad members to step up, as there are few alternatives of equal quality for such a significant match.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
GK – Alisson
LB – Andy Robertson
CB – Virgil van Dijk
CB – Ibrahima Konate
RB – Connor Bradley
DM – Curtis Jones
DM – Ryan Gravenberch
AM – Alexis Mac Allister
W – Florian Wirtz
W – Dominik Szoboszlai
ST – Cody Gakpo
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