Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States continues with a friendly against Arsenal in Philadelphia. After a 1-0 victory over Real Betis in Pittsburgh, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will be looking for more positive signs as he implements a new style of play for the team.
For the match against Arsenal, Slot has retained much of the lineup from the previous victory. Caoimhin Kelleher will once again start in goal, while Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Sepp van den Berg, and Kostas Tsimikas make up the defensive line.
In midfield, Curtis Jones has been passed fit to start in the holding role, and he will be supported by Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai further forward in what appears to be a 4-3-3 formation. With the availability of Diogo Jota, Slot has the opportunity to use his favored system, allowing the Portuguese forward to join Mohamed Salah and Fabio Carvalho on the wings.
As Liverpool’s players settle into their long-term formation, supporters can hope to gain a better understanding of how the team will play under Slot. The new head coach is likely to make a number of changes throughout the friendly, with Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, and Ibrahima Konate among those available from the bench.
For those unable to attend the match, LFCTV in the UK will be showing the game live, with the option to live stream it on their website. LFCTV GO will provide live audio commentary, as well as a full match replay and highlights. Fans can also stay updated by downloading the This is Anfield app, which will provide lineups, live coverage, and post-match reaction and analysis.
This pre-season friendly against Arsenal gives Liverpool fans an opportunity to see how the team is progressing under Arne Slot’s new style of play. With the lineup taking shape and players like Diogo Jota returning to the fold, there is excitement surrounding Liverpool’s upcoming season.