Liverpool Confirmed Lineup vs Leeds: Szoboszlai Returns as Slot Makes 3 Changes

LFC Globe
1st January 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai starts for Liverpool in the confirmed lineup against Leeds United at Anfield.

Arne Slot has made three changes to the Starting XI ahead of today’s match vs. Leeds United at Anfield. As expected, Domonic Szoboszlai returns from suspension and replaces  Federico Chiesa. Andy Robertson also gets the start in defense over the more attacking-minded Milos Kerkez, while Conor Bradley starts in front of Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool Confirmed Starting XI

Starters:  Alisson, VanDijk Konote, Wirtz, Szoboszlai  Bradley , Jones, Ekitike, Robertson, Frimpong, Gravenberch

Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Kerkez, MacAllister, Chiesa, Gakpo, Nyoni, Ramsay, Ngumoha, Lucky.

A tactical pitch graphic showing the official Liverpool starting XI to face Leeds United, featuring Szoboszlai, Bradley, and Ekitiké.
Today's Team: The confirmed 11 chosen by Arne Slot to take on Leeds at Anfield.

Leeds Confirmed Lineup

Perri, Justin, Gudmundsson, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Ampadu, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Nmecha.

The Verdict

It is no surprise that Szoboszlai returns to the starting XI, but dropping MacAllister and Kerkez to the bench with the midfield working so well together is a bit of a shock. Cody Gakpo could also be suffering lingering effects of his injury, but he is available to provide some scoring punch off the bench if needed

Where to Watch

Match InfoUK BroadcastUS BroadcastCanada Broadcast
Kick-off5:30 PM GMT 12:30 PM ET 12:30 PM ET
TV ChannelSky Sports Main Event USA NetworkFuboTV
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