Jurgen Klopp Makes Three Changes to Starting Lineup for Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp has made three changes to his starting lineup for Liverpool’s match against Aston Villa, with Darwin Nunez among those coming in for the Reds. With the season still in its infancy, Klopp is yet to be able to field what many would consider to be his first-choice XI due to injuries and suspensions.
Alisson Remains Ever-Present
Alisson remains an ever-present in the Liverpool lineup, but Joel Matip is joined by Joe Gomez at centre-back as both Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk miss out. They are flanked by Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson, while Curtis Jones replaces Wataru Endo in midfield.
Salah Starts Amid Speculation Over His Future
Mohamed Salah starts in attack amid speculation over his future, with Luis Diaz hoping to make up for a frustrating afternoon at St James’ Park, where he was subbed after 33 minutes due to Van Dijk’s dismissal. The big debate leading into Sunday’s clash was who Klopp would opt for up front, and the manager has gone with Darwin Nunez. That means Cody Gakpo is left to settle for a place on the bench, alongside the likes of Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota and Ben Doak.
Liverpool’s Starting Lineup
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson; Jones, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Substitutes: Kelleher, Quansah, Tsimikas, Endo, Bajcetic, Elliott, Doak, Gakpo, Jota
Aston Villa’s Starting Lineup
Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres; Cash, Kamara, Luiz, Digne; McGinn; Diaby, Watkins
Substitutes: Olsen, Chambers, Lenglet, Dendoncker, Tielemans, Zaniolo, Kellyman, Bailey, Duran
Conclusion
With injuries and suspensions still affecting the team, Liverpool will be looking to make the most of their lineup against Aston Villa. Jurgen Klopp has made three changes to his starting lineup for the match, with Darwin Nunez coming in up front. Mohamed Salah starts in attack amid speculation over his future, while Curtis Jones replaces Wataru Endo in midfield. It remains to be seen how this new lineup will fare against Aston Villa.