Liverpool team news: Predicted XI v Fulham as Jurgen Klopp restores ‘super important’ star
Liverpool face Fulham Fulham at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (2pm kick-off).
Liverpool face Fulham Fulham at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (2pm kick-off).
Jurgen Klopp previews Liverpool’s clash with Fulham
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp can restore his first-choice starting 11 to face Fulham after resting several key stars for the midweek Europa League victory over LASK. Klopp’s biggest dilemma will be whether to use the ‘super important’ Darwin Nunez or continue with Cody Gakpo, who struck twice in Europe on Thursday. Here is how Express Sport thinks Liverpool could line up at Anfield.
Goalkeeper: Kelleher
Alisson Becker’s injury is set to hand Caoimhin Kelleher a rare Premier League start. The Irishman has made only five appearances in the top-flight, instead making his name in the domestic cup competitions.
Kelleher can give Klopp a headache with a good performance against Fulham.
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez
Andy Robertson’s injury will likely give Gomez a chance to impress at left-back. Kostas Tsimikas struggled against Manchester City last weekend – while Gomez performed well against LASK.
Virgil van Dijk’s inclusion will be one of six changes made to the rotated team that played on Thursday. Konate and Gomez could be the only defenders that keep their places.
Because of his summer makeover, Klopp has the luxury of starting a different midfield for Liverpool’s Europa League matches. Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Endo Wataru took the field in midweek, giving the Reds’ starting three a much-needed break.
Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister will probably be brought back into the middle of the pitch. Following his summer transfer to Liverpool, Gravenberch is starting to flourish there, causing Klopp yet another headache.
Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Klopp suggested on Friday that he will continue with Nunez in the middle of his front three, despite Gakpo’s two goals against LASK. in an ominous warning for Gakpo, the German insisted that he has ‘no choice’ in the position, hinting that Nunez was now his first-choice centre-forward in the Premier League.
Liverpool face Fulham Fulham at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday (2pm kick-off).
Jurgen Klopp previews Liverpool’s clash with Fulham
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp can restore his first-choice starting 11 to face Fulham after resting several key stars for the midweek Europa League victory over LASK. Klopp’s biggest dilemma will be whether to use the ‘super important’ Darwin Nunez or continue with Cody Gakpo, who struck twice in Europe on Thursday. Here is how Express Sport thinks Liverpool could line up at Anfiel.
Goalkeeper: Kelleher
Alisson Becker’s injury is set to hand Caoimhin Kelleher a rare Premier League start. The Irishman has made only five appearances in the top-flight, instead making his name in the domestic cup competitions.
Kelleher can give Klopp a headache with a good performance against Fulham.
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez
Andy Robertson’s injury will likely give Gomez a chance to impress at left-back. Kostas Tsimikas struggled against Manchester City last weekend – while Gomez performed well against LASK.
Virgil van Dijk’s inclusion will be one of six changes made to the rotated team that played on Thursday. Konate and Gomez could be the only defenders that keep their places.
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Midfielders: Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai
Klopp’s summer overhaul has given him the luxury of being able to change his entire midfield for Liverpool’s Europa League fixtures. Endo Wataru, Ryan Gravenberch and Harvey Elliott started in midweek, allowing the Reds’ first choice trio to have a much-needed rest.
Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai will likely be restored into the middle of the pitch. Gravenberch is beginning to thrive at Liverpool after his summer move, giving Klopp another headache.
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Jurgen Klopp could reinstate the ‘super important’ Liverpool star Darwin Nunez (Image: Getty)
Forwards: Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Klopp suggested on Friday that he will continue with Nunez in the middle of his front three, despite Gakpo’s two goals against LASK. in an ominous warning for Gakpo, the German insisted that he has ‘no choice’ in the position, hinting that Nunez was now his first-choice centre-forward in the Premier League.
“Darwin is in a top moment and that didn’t change, super-important for us. That he didn’t start [on Thursday] has nothing to do with anything else. Now Cody scored twice, fantastic,” Klopp said.
“Does that mean he has to play the next five games in a row? Other players score as well. It is not about that and Cody doesn’t expect [that] now because of that.
“They have to score, that’s the job, that’s what they want, but it is not that I have sleepless nights now and don’t know who to start. It’s not that much a choice, to be honest.”
“Cannot be ruled out” – Bayern Munich star linked with a stunning move to Liverpool, Klopp knows his strengths
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is attracting interest from a number of top clubs and an exit cannot be ruled out.
That is according to journalist Christian Falk who has claimed that Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel has questioned the player’s position as a number 6.
Falk claims that Barcelona are ‘very interested’ in signing the player while Pep Guardiola is a huge fan of him having been the one to discover and promote him to the Bayern Munich team.
He adds that Jurgen Klopp is also interested in him and knows his strengths that would suit his style of play at Liverpool.
Christian Falk wrote in the Daily Briefing Fact Files:
“It cannot be ruled out that FC Bayern and Kimmich part ways.”
“His contract only runs until 2025. Like Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel has also questioned the player. Both coaches do not see Kimmich as a “holding Six”.
“FC Barcelona is very interested in Kimmich. If he comes onto the market next summer, some clubs in the Premier League will also look at him. Pep Guardiola is considered a big fan of Kimmich after having initially discovered and promoted him in Munich. The City coach appreciates Kimmich’s versatility as he can play in many positions.
“But Jurgen Klopp also knows Kimmich’s strengths, which would suit Liverpool FC well. The poker for Kimmich could soon be open.”
Liverpool underwent a midfield rebuild in the summer bringing in Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo.
They have made an instant impact and have proven to be substantial improvements over players like Jordan Henderson and James Milner, helping them to a terrific start to the season.
However, they still need a top class defensive midfielder in the team, having sold Fabinho to Saudi in the summer.
And Kimmich would be a brilliant signing for Liverpool. Not only can he play in the midfield but can also prove to be a decent cover for Trent at right-back.
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