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Liverpool make five changes for Crystal Palace as Isak and Gakpo start
Liverpool have made five changes for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz returning to the starting XI. Andoni Iraola has also recalled Ronald Araújo and Milos Kerkez following Wednesday’s 3-2 Champions League defeat at Fenerbahce. The match kicks off at 2pm GMT. Liverpool’s confirmed XI Liverpool: Alisson; Araújo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak. Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Tsimikas, Endo, McConnell, Nyoni, Muñoz, Ngumoha, Koumas. Five changes after European defeat Iraola has restored a more familiar attacking line-up after Liverpool’s disappointing evening in Istanbul. Isak returns to lead the attack, with Gakpo and Bra...
Liverpool team news: Five changes as Szoboszlai and Muñoz start against Fenerbahce
Liverpool have made five changes for tonight’s Champions League meeting with Fenerbahce in Istanbul, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Víctor Muñoz returning to the starting line-up. Andoni Iraola has also recalled Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha as the Reds look to maintain their perfect record in the competition. Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo are all named among the substitutes following Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Arsenal. Liverpool have won their opening three Champions League matches this season and will be aiming for a fourth successive European victory at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Five changes for Liverpool Alisson retains his place in goal, with Gomez and Tsimikas replacing Ronald Araújo and Milos Kerkez at full-back. Virgil van Dijk cap...
Liverpool team confirmed against Arsenal as Nyoni starts and Szoboszlai returns
Trey Nyoni has been handed his first Premier League start as Liverpool make seven changes for Sunday’s meeting with Arsenal at Anfield. The 19-year-old midfielder is the most notable selection in Andoni Iraola’s starting XI, which also sees Alexander Isak return to lead the attack and Florian Wirtz restored to the side. Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are both back in the matchday squad following injury, although neither is considered ready to start. Both are among the substitutes for the 4.30pm kick-off. Liverpool head into the contest looking to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap on the Premier League leaders. Arsenal, meanwhile, are seeking a response after their surprise Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town. Liverpool’s confirmed starting XI against Arsen...
Liverpool team confirmed vs Chelsea: Seven changes as McConnell and Ngumoha start
Liverpool have made seven changes to their starting line-up for tonight’s Carabao Cup fourth-round meeting with Chelsea at Anfield, with James McConnell, Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Koumas all selected. Andoni Iraola has rotated his side after Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton, but captain Virgil van Dijk retains his place in defence as Liverpool look to secure a quarter-final place. The changes come after Iraola confirmed that rotation would be necessary during a demanding run of fixtures. As he explained in Liverpool FC’s official pre-match team news, the demands of playing every three days mean changes are unavoidable. Giorgi Mamardashvili replaces Alisson in goal, with Ronald Araújo, Joe Gomez, Van Dijk and Kostas Tsimikas forming the back four. Ryan Gravenb...
Liverpool should take Trent back if the opportunity comes
I would take Trent Alexander-Arnold back at Liverpool. Not at any price, and not with a guaranteed place in the team. But if he wanted to return and a sensible deal could be agreed, I would welcome him in a red shirt again. I know some supporters will strongly disagree. The manner of his departure hurt, and his connection to Liverpool made it harder to accept. He was one of our own, a player many imagined would eventually captain the club. Those feelings deserve respect. They should not, however, settle a footballing decision before Liverpool have even considered it. Jamie Carragher would have him back. On this, I agree. Carragher is right to raise the question Speaking on The Overlap’s Fan Debate, in comments reported by This Is Anfield on 27 October, Carragher said: “I’d have him back an...
Ronald Araújo just delivered the performance Liverpool’s defence needed
Ronald Araújo gave Liverpool something they needed in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brighton: a defensive performance that was influential without being immaculate, aggressive without becoming reckless, and valuable at both ends of the pitch. The image that will endure is the extraordinary head-first challenge. Already on the ground, Araújo kept trying to reach the ball rather than accepting that his involvement was over. It was the sort of intervention that brings a crowd to its feet. But the stronger argument for his importance lies in the performance around that moment. Eight clearances, three tackles and a key contribution to the opening goal made this much more than an afternoon of conspicuous effort. Liverpool did not eliminate every defensive weakness against Brighton. They did, however, pr...
Liverpool make four changes as Isak and Wirtz start against Brighton
Liverpool have made four changes to their starting XI for this afternoon’s Premier League clash with Brighton at Anfield, with Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez all returning. Andoni Iraola has restored several of his first-choice players following Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal, as Liverpool look to extend their winning run to four matches in all competitions. Ronald Araujo continues at right-back despite Liverpool’s defensive injury problems, while Ryan Gravenberch partners Alexis Mac Allister in midfield. The match kicks off at 2pm GMT and will go ahead as scheduled despite concerns about high winds on Merseyside. Liverpool’s confirmed starting XI Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Alli...
Liverpool vs Villarreal: Koumas leads the line as Iraola makes six changes
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has made six changes for tonight’s Champions League meeting with Villarreal at Anfield, handing Lewis Koumas the responsibility of leading the attack. Cody Gakpo returns to the starting XI after injury, while Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha are also included as Liverpool look to maintain their perfect start to the league phase. The Reds have taken six points from their opening two European matches, beating Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield before an entertaining 6-3 victory away to LASK. Liverpool’s confirmed starting XI Liverpool: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Nyoni; Gakpo, Mac Allister, Ngumoha; Koumas. Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Gomez, Chambers, Kerkez, Laffey, McConnell, Wirtz, Barcola, Isak, Danns. Six changes ...
Liverpool must give Ngumoha a pathway as well as a new contract
Rio Ngumoha has made four starts for Liverpool this season. Only one has come in the Premier League. That distinction should sit at the heart of the discussion about his next contract. The 18-year-old is getting opportunities, including responsibility in Europe. He is also learning to influence matches from the right wing, having previously been more accustomed to operating on the left. Liverpool’s task is to turn that progress into a clear route towards a bigger role, while managing the demands on a young player. A new deal would be welcome. The football plan that accompanies it will matter just as much. Ngumoha’s Liverpool minutes tell two stories Through the Brentford match on 17 October, Ngumoha had made eight competitive appearances, including four starts, and played 370 m...
Liverpool team news: Isak and Szoboszlai back for Brentford trip
Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai return to Liverpool’s starting XI at Brentford, with Cody Gakpo also back among the substitutes. Andoni Iraola makes six changes from Wednesday’s Champions League win over LASK as the Reds seek a response to last weekend’s Premier League defeat by Manchester City. The match kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday 17 October at the Gtech Community Stadium. Liverpool confirmed line-up vs Brentford Liverpool: Alisson; Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister; Victor Munoz, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola; Alexander Isak. Substitutes: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Cody Gakpo, Kostas Tsimikas, Jeremie Frimpong, Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas, Rio Ngumoha. Isak and Szoboszlai re...
Liverpool Women and the road to Brazil: who could make the 2027 World Cup?
Grace Fisk has earned her first two England caps. Marie Höbinger is scoring for Austria again after a serious knee injury. Natalia Ramos has made her senior Spain debut. For several Liverpool FC Women players, the October international break has brought the prospect of playing at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil a little closer. The first round of Europe’s qualifying play-offs concluded on 13 October, with England, Scotland, Sweden and Austria all progressing. Japan and Spain have already secured their places at the tournament, which runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027. But there are two separate challenges for Liverpool’s internationals: their countries must qualify, and they must then convince their national coaches to select them. With the November and December play-...
Liverpool confirmed team vs LASK: Van Dijk rested as Nyoni starts
Liverpool have made four changes for tonight’s Champions League meeting with LASK in Austria, with Virgil van Dijk rested and Trey Nyoni handed a start in midfield. Andoni Iraola has also brought Jeremie Frimpong, Kostas Tsimikas and Rio Ngumoha into the starting XI for the 5.45pm BST kick-off at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. Tsimikas captains the side in Van Dijk’s absence, while Alisson keeps his place in goal. Ronald Araújo and Jérémy Jacquet continue together in central defence, with Frimpong and Tsimikas operating at full-back. Ryan Gravenberch is joined by Nyoni and Florian Wirtz in midfield. Ngumoha, Lewis Koumas and Bradley Barcola complete Liverpool’s attacking line-up. Liverpool confirmed starting XI Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Araújo, Jacquet, Tsimikas (capta...