Even though Liverpool defeated Sheffield United 2-0 on the road on Wednesday, they received an unwelcome scare when Alexis Mac Allister was injured.

Throughout the game, the Blades heavily harassed the Argentine, giving him treatment many times. After first needing sutures for his knee, he passed away from these blows just before the hour.

Jurgen Klopp stated after the game that he hopes the World Cup champion won’t be sidelined for too long. Nevertheless, he will be worried about the player’s health in front of his team’s trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

After altering his starting lineup four times for the midweek match at Bramall Lane, the German was certain to make further changes at Selhurst Park. But now that he may have to make one forced shift, we examine how his side could respond.

Tsimikas returns

After implying that he would rest the Greek player at his pre-match news conference, Klopp did not employ Kostas Tsimikas against Sheffield United. It would be surprising if Joe Gomez, who started in his place against the Blades despite the clean sheet, wasn’t put back in his natural position.

While Mac Allister’s injury does allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to stay at right-back, the full-back may be pushed farther forward. Klopp will have competition for the right-back starting spot if he decides to make this switch between Gomez and Conor Bradley.

Joel Matip has damaged his ACL and will probably miss the remainder of the season, therefore Ibrahima Konate will probably continue to start with Virgil van Dijk. In the event that Alisson Becker is unable to recover from a hamstring injury, Caoimhin Kelleher will retain his position.

Need an alternative to Alexis

Mac Allister’s ability to play Crystal Palace is doubtful due to sutures in his knee. If he isn’t fit, Klopp will have to choose a different holding midfield player.

Wataru Endo might continue in this role after making a goal-scoring cameo against Fulham, when he began for Sheffield United. Alexander-Arnold is an additional possibility.

After scoring against the Blades, Dominik Szoboszlai is probably going to stay in the starting lineup, with Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Curtis Jones vying for the final midfield spot.

Darwin Nunez, ready to start ?

With none of his attackers finding the net in his team’s previous three Premier League games, Klopp has a small attacking conundrum.

Darwin Nunez hasn’t scored for the Reds in more over a month, but he may make a comeback to the starting lineup after providing an assist in Sheffield United’s game as a substitute. He will lead the line if summoned back.

In such a situation, Cody Gakpo would be the most likely to move aside, though he might compete with Luis Diaz as a left-wing alternative. Diogo Jota is still doubtful following his away injury against Man City.

Although he is practically guaranteed to start, Mohamed Salah will still have to wait for his 200th Liverpool goal (and his 150th Premier League goal).

Potential Liverpool lineup (4-3-3): Jones, Szoboszlai, Endo, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Salah, Nunez, and Gakpo.