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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 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...

Liverpool hand Lewis Koumas his first Premier League start against Manchester City at Anfield this afternoon, with Dominik Szoboszlai a fresh addition to the injury list. Andoni Iraola makes three changes from the side that won 1-0 at Bournemouth before the international break. Ryan Gravenberch, Victor Muñoz and Koumas replace Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak in the confirmed Liverpool line-up. Szoboszlai misses out with a hamstring problem, while Isak and Gakpo were already ruled out after picking up thigh and ankle injuries respectively on international duty. Gravenberch comes into midfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister, with Florian Wirtz retaining his place. Koumas gets the opportunity to lead the attack, supported by Muñoz and Bradley Barcola. His selection allows Iraola to k...

Liverpool have made seven changes for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola returns to his former club for the first time. The Reds are back in league action after a much-changed side beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, with Iraola restoring several of the players rested at Anfield. Alisson returns in goal, while Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk are recalled in defence. Ronald Araujo moves back to right-back, with Milos Kerkez retaining his place on the left. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister start together in midfield, with Florian Wirtz returning in the No. 10 role after being rested against Tottenham. Cody Gakpo and Bradley Barcola start either side of Alexander Isak, who returns to lead the line at the Vitality Stadium....

Liverpool make three changes for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting with Fulham at Anfield, with Kostas Tsimikas, Ryan Gravenberch and Víctor Muñoz coming into the starting XI. Andoni Iraola rotates his side following Wednesday night’s 2-1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid, with Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister and Rio Ngumoha dropping to the bench. Tsimikas makes his first start of the season at left-back, while Gravenberch returns alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. Muñoz starts on the right of the attack, with Bradley Barcola retaining his place on the opposite flank. Florian Wirtz continues in the No.10 role behind Alexander Isak, who again leads the line. Alisson starts in goal, with Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk completing the back four alongsi...

Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign at Anfield tonight, with Bradley Barcola handed his first start for the club against Atlético Madrid. Andoni Iraola makes two changes from the side that beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on Friday, with Barcola and Rio Ngumoha replacing Cody Gakpo and Victor Munoz in attack. Barcola made his Liverpool debut from the bench at Portman Road and now gets his first opportunity from the start, lining up on the left. Ngumoha starts on the opposite flank, with Florian Wirtz operating behind Alexander Isak. The rest of the side is unchanged. Alisson starts in goal, with Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez continuing as the back four. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister retain their places in midfield, while Isak leads the attack...

Liverpool have made one change for tonight’s Premier League trip to Ipswich Town, with Ronald Araujo handed his first competitive start for the club. The Uruguay international replaces Jeremie Frimpong at right-back in the only alteration from last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield. There is also plenty of interest on the bench. Bradley Barcola is included in a Liverpool matchday squad for the first time following his £123 million move from Paris Saint-Germain and could make his debut at Portman Road. Andoni Iraola had confirmed before the game that Barcola was available, although the Liverpool head coach also pointed to his lack of match minutes during pre-season. The France international will therefore have to wait for a starting place. Alisson continues in goal, with ...

Liverpool return to Anfield for the first time in the Premier League this season as Andoni Iraola makes two changes for today’s clash with Nottingham Forest. Víctor Muñoz is handed his first Liverpool start after making an impact from the bench at Newcastle last weekend, while Alexis Mac Allister returns to the midfield. Ryan Gravenberch and Rio Ngumoha drop to the bench, with Iraola reshaping his midfield and attack as he takes charge of his first competitive match at Anfield. Alexander Isak continues to lead the line, supported by Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Muñoz, while Dominik Szoboszlai starts alongside Mac Allister in midfield. Liverpool are looking for their first Premier League win of the season after opening the campaign with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle. Liverpool  Alisson; Frimpong...

Liverpool begin a new Premier League era at St James’ Park this afternoon, with Andoni Iraola handing Jeremy Jacquet his competitive debut and backing Rio Ngumoha from the start. Iraola has named the same XI that began last weekend’s 2-0 friendly victory over Como at Anfield, with Jacquet keeping his place alongside Virgil van Dijk in the centre of defence. Alisson starts in goal, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez completing a back four that has a very different look from the one that ended last season. Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai form the midfield pairing, while Florian Wirtz starts in the No.10 role. The biggest call comes on the right of Liverpool’s attack, where 17-year-old Ngumoha gets the nod. Liverpool team: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch,...

Liverpool hand Jeremy Jacquet his debut against Como at Anfield this evening as Andoni Iraola names a strong starting XI for the final game of pre-season. The summer signing starts alongside Virgil van Dijk in central defence, while fellow new arrival Ronald Araújo could make his first appearance from the bench. Alisson Becker starts in goal, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez completing the defensive options around Van Dijk and Jacquet. Further forward, Liverpool have plenty of attacking quality on show. Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch all start, while Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha are also included in Iraola’s XI. Liverpool team: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak Subs: Davies, A...

Liverpool have named a strong starting XI to face Monaco at Anfield this afternoon, with Lewis Koumas handed another chance to impress in Andoni Iraola’s attack. Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo all make their first starts of pre-season as Liverpool step up their preparations with just two warm-up matches remaining before the new campaign. The Reds kick off against Monaco at 2.30pm BST in Iraola’s first match in charge at Anfield. It is also the first meeting between the clubs since Liverpool’s 2004/05 Champions League-winning season. Liverpool Starting XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Koumas, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak Subs: Mamardashvili, Davies, Ramsay, Kerkez, Chambers, Endo, McConnell, Nyoni, Elliott, Morrison, Ngumoha, Munoz, Chiesa Liverpool...

Liverpool have named their team for the final day of the Premier League season, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson both starting their final game for the club. Arne Slot makes three changes for the 4pm kick-off against Brentford at Anfield, with Alisson returning in goal after a spell out through injury. The Brazilian has missed the previous 10 matches before being brought back into the side. The emotional focus will inevitably fall on Salah and Robertson. Both have been central to Liverpool’s modern era, and both start as the Reds look to finish the season by securing Champions League football. Liverpool team: Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha; Gakpo Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Kerkez, Frimpong, Endo, Nyoni, Wirtz, Chiesa...