Liverpool have named their side for tonight’s Premier League meeting with Aston Villa at Villa Park, with Arne Slot again trusting Rio Ngumoha from the start as the Reds look to take a major step towards Champions League qualification.
Rio Ngumoha keeps his place in the starting line-up, while Mohamed Salah returns to the matchday squad but only starts on the bench after missing the last two games.
There is no Alexander Isak in the squad, while Alisson and Jeremie Frimpong are also absent.
Liverpool team: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Subs: Woodman, Ndiaye, Robertson, McConnell, Nyoni, Wirtz, Salah, Chiesa, Wright
Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the Premier League kicks off at Villa Park at 20:00 BST on Friday 15th of May 2026