Confirmed Liverpool XI vs Barnsley: Slot Names Strong Side; Bradley Injury Update

LFC Globe
12th January 2026
The official Liverpool starting lineup graphic for the FA Cup match against Barnsley at Anfield.

Liverpool have made 6 changes to the Starting XI vs. Barnsley, with Mamardashvili getting the start in goal. Elsewhere, Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa get a chance to shine in attack while Van Dijk and Gomez anchor a strong back line in the absence of an injured Conor Bradley.

Liverpool Confirmed Starting XI

Starters: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Robertson, Frimpong, Ngumoha.

Subs: Alisson, Endo, Konate, Kerkez, Wirtz, Ekitike, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Ramsay.

Official Liverpool starting XI graphic for the FA Cup match against Barnsley at Anfield, featuring a 4-2-3-1 formation with Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha.
Arne Slot has named a strong side for today's FA Cup opener, including a start for young striker Rio Ngumoha and increased minutes for Federico Chiesa.

Barnsley Confirmed Lineup

Starters: Cooper, Shepherd, De Gevigney, O'Keeffe, Phillips, Ogbeta, Cleary, Watson, Bland, Keillor-Dunn, Yoganathan.

Subs: Flavell, Roberts, McGoldrick, Jalo, O'Connell, Gent, Kelly, Barratt, Farrell.

The Verdict

As expected and indicated in his pregame presser, Arne Slot has sent a powerful starting lineup to the pitch vs. Barnsley. Hugo Ekitike and Wataru Endo are healthy enough to see the bench, but I don’t expect them to see any minutes.

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