After resting a number of important players for the Europa League win over LASK in the middle of the week, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp may start with his preferred lineup against Fulham. The toughest decision facing Klopp will be whether to stick with Cody Gakpo, who scored two goals in Europe on Thursday, or go with Darwin Nunez, who is considered “super important.” Express Sport has proposed Liverpool’s lineup for the match at Anfield.
Goalie: Kelleher
Due to Alisson Becker’s injury, Caoimhin Kelleher will make an unusual Premier League debut. The Irishman has only made five appearances in the Premier League; he has established himself in the national cup tournaments.
If Kelleher plays well against Fulham, he may cause Klopp a worry.
Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, and Alexander-Arnold are the defenders.
Due to Andy Robertson’s injury, Gomez will probably have an opportunity to shine at left back. Last weekend, Kostas Tsimikas struggled against Manchester City, but Gomez played well against LASK.
One of the six modifications to the rotating squad that competed on Thursday is the addition of Virgil van Dijk. Gomez and Konate may be the only defenders to maintain their positions.
Mac Allister, Jones, and Szoboszlai are midfielders.
Because to his summer makeover, Klopp has the luxury of starting a different midfield for Liverpool’s Europa League matches. Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Endo Wataru took the field in midweek, giving the Reds’ starting three a much-needed break.
Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister will probably be brought back into the center of the pitch. Following his summer transfer to Liverpool, Gravenberch is starting to flourish there, causing Klopp even another worry.
Forwards: Nunez, Diaz, Salah
Despite Gakpo’s two goals against LASK, Klopp hinted on Friday that he would keep Nunez in the midst of his forward three. The German said that he has “no choice” in the situation, giving Gakpo a dire warning by implying that Nunez is now his first-choice center-forward in the Premier League.
