Liverpool have confirmed their starting XI ahead of their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at Anfield
The Reds announced on their Twitter account the side that will be taking on Steve Cooper’s men, with a win today potentially taking Liverpool up to third in the Premier League standings.
Liverpool starting XI to face Nottingham Forest: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota
Substitutes: Adrian, Kelleher, Chambers, Gomez, Matip, Endo, McConnell, Elliott, Jota, Gakpo
Diaz absent as Szoboszlai returns to Liverpool’s midfield
With scary news breaking this weekend that Luis Diaz’s parents had been kidnapped in Colombia, the Liverpool winger is, of course, absent from the Reds’ starting XI to face Forest.
Diogo Jota then gets the start as the Portuguese international looks to maintain his impressive form after scoring in Liverpool’s 5-1 win against Toulouse on Thursday night.
With Klopp making wholesale changes, Dominik Szoboszlai returns to Liverpool’s starting XI, with Jermain Pennant recently lauding the ‘magnificent’ midfielder after his move to the Premier League.
Win today will be massive for Liverpool’s title hopes
With Manchester City facing Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon, there’s a good chance that Liverpool can make up some valuable ground today in the title race.
Wins for Arsenal and Tottenham as well this weekend mean that three points are needed for Liverpool if they’re to maintain their pressure in the Premier League standings.
And the strength of the starting XI today is a good sign that the Reds can go out there today and get the job done, with Liverpool in good form heading into today.
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