Liverpool Announces Squad for Final Europa League Group Game Against Union SG
Liverpool has revealed the 23 players who will be traveling to Belgium for their last Europa League group game against Union SG. Notably, Mohamed Salah is among the senior players who have been left out of the squad.
Dead Rubber Game for Liverpool
With Liverpool already securing their place in the last 16, this final group game holds no significance for them. This allows Jurgen Klopp to have some flexibility in his squad selection, especially with a busy schedule ahead.
Resting Key Players
As a result, Klopp has decided to rest several key players for the trip to Belgium. Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alexis Mac Allister, and Salah have all been given a break. This strategic move aims to ensure their fitness and freshness for upcoming matches.
A Mix of Experience and Youth
In the final training session, Klopp oversaw a 27-man squad consisting of both senior players and promising young talent. However, he has narrowed down the squad to 23 players for the game in Belgium.
Exciting young players such as Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez have all been included in the squad. It remains to be seen how many minutes they will receive, considering the intense schedule.
Promising Youngsters Named in the Squad
In a noteworthy development, Liverpool has included young talents like Kaide Gordon, Luke Chambers, Calum Scanlon, James McConnell, Tom Hill, Lewis Koumas, and Ben Doak in the traveling squad. This indicates that Klopp may give them an opportunity to start against Union SG, giving the team a youthful look.
Looking Ahead
Jurgen Klopp will address the media in Belgium at 6.30pm (GMT) on Wednesday evening, providing further insights into his squad selection and tactics for the game.
Liverpool Squad Traveling to Belgium
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Pitaluga, Mrozek
Defenders: Quansah, Konate, Gomez, Tsimikas, Bradley, Chambers, Scanlon
Midfielders: Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones, Endo, Elliott, McConnell, Hill
Forwards: Gakpo, Diaz, Nunez, Doak, Gordon, Koumas