Liverpool make three changes ahead of the FA Cup match at the Etihad against Manchester City. As expected, Mohamed Salah starts after returning from injury, and Curtis Jones gets the nod in front of Alexis Mac Allister.
Man City Confirmed Starting XI
City XI: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo (C), Semenyo, Cherki, Doku, Haaland
Subs: Donnarumma, Reijnders, Ake, Marmoush, Kovacic, Nico, Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Foden
Liverpool Confirmed Starting XI
Liverpool: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jones, Ekitike, Gravenberch.
Subs: Woodman, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Gakpo, Robertson, Frimpong, Nyoni, Morrison, Ngumoha.
LFC Globe Verdict
I thought Arne Slot would be a bit more defensive with Robertson in the back, but this is a solid lineup. Also, Jones is a bit of a surprise.
Have Your Say
What do you make of Arne Slot's starting XI? Are you surprised to see Curtis Jones get the nod over Alexis Mac Allister in midfield, or Joe Gomez starting at right-back instead of Jeremie Frimpong? And with the massive news that Alexander Isak has missed the matchday squad entirely, do we have enough firepower on the bench?
Drop your thoughts and your final score predictions in the comments below!
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