Liverpool play Crystal Palace in the Premier League on October 5. The match takes place from Selhurst Park, at 12:30 PM local time. The Reds look to continue their strong form under Arne Slot; they currently sit top of the Premier League and have won their opening two Champions League matches. This is Liverpool’s confirmed lineup vs Crystal Palace.
Liverpool Confirmed Lineup Vs Crystal Palace in Premier League Clash
Liverpool Team News
Alisson Becker starts in goal for the third match running after he returned from injury against Wolves. Kostas Tsimikas and Trent Alexander-Arnold start as left-back and right-back respectively. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate form the centre-back duo, with Jarell Quansah starting just once since the season opener, and that was in the EFL Cup.
Read More: ‘Superb’ Liverpool Star Makes Bold Statement on Future Amidst Contract Expiry Fears
Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch start as holding midfielders; the duo have been very impressive this season. Curtis Jones is the third midfielder, playing a lot more advanced than the other two
Cody Gakpo starts on the left-wing whilst Mohamed Salah is on the right; the Egyptian has scored or assisted in the last four. Diogo Jota starts at striker despite Darwin Nunez starting against Bologna. However, the Portuguese has started every match but two this season.
Starting Lineup: Alisson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones, Gakpo, Jota, Salah.
Bench: Nunez, Endo, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Gomez, Bradley, Jaros, Quansah, Robertson.
Notable Changes
Nunez is replaced by Jota as he returns from a minor injury to reclaim his starting spot.
Slot has done a lot of rotation in this match with Szoboszlai being rested for Jones. Meanwhile, Gakpo is given minutes whilst Diaz sits on the bench. Tsimikas gets his start in place of Robertson.
Read More: Liverpool Could Move On From ‘Unbelievable’ Star Unless ‘Crucial Points’ Can Be Agreed
Harvey Elliott is still out as he fractured his foot whilst training for England’s U21s. Federico Chiesa is not in the squad after missing out in midweek with fitness issues.
Crystal Palace Team News
Starting Lineup: Henderson, Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Nketiah.
Stay tuned for a full update and discussion on the Liverpool confirmed lineup for their match with Crystal Palace.
