Arne Slot faces a delicate balancing act as Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield on Sunday.
Following a frustrating midweek defeat in Istanbul, the Reds will look to regain domestic momentum while keeping one eye on Wednesday’s crucial Champions League return leg against Galatasaray.
Slot’s biggest boost is the likely return of Alisson Becker. The Brazilian missed the trip to Turkey due to a minor muscle issue, but Slot is optimistic he will be ready to reclaim his spot from Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Federico Chiesa has recovered from the illness that kept him out of action on Tuesday and should return to the matchday squad.
The established pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate should continue in defence, but there may be changes at full-back.
Milos Kerkez struggled in Istanbul, so Slot could restore Andy Robertson to the team. Jeremie Frimpong remains the preferred option on the right in Conor Bradley’s continued absence.
The midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are expected to remain unchanged.
Hugo Ekitike is set to continue leading the line in Alexander Isak’s continued absence through injury.
Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will likely flank Ekitike, although Rio Ngumoha is in contention for a start after Slot hinted at his readiness for a more prominent role.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo.
