Liverpool are looking for a third Premier League win this weekend as Aston Villa visit Anfield.
This looks to be a tough game for the Reds, who will be missing some key players.
With Ibrahima Konate injured, Virgil van Dijk suspended and new signing Ryan Gravenberch also unavailable, there are some notable absences.
But Jurgen Klopp can still launch a solid Liverpool squad.
This is the team he thinks he will pick for the game that starts at 2pm tomorr.
Defense
Without the number one choice centre-back partnership, the Reds will need Alisson Becker more than ever.
Last time he played really well, hopefully this time too.
If Alisson shines against Newcastle, then Trent Alexander-Arnold is worse.
But the 24-year-old should be given the chance to return to Anfield.
With Konate and Van Dijk absent, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip look certain to play against Unai Emery’s men.
At left-back, there’s no reason not to expect Andy Robertson to start.
Midfielder
Gravenberch may not be here and Thiago Alcantara is still injured, but Liverpool can call Curtis Jones back.
However, we don’t think Jurgen will sack Scouser against Villa.
Instead, we believe the manager will try to achieve consistency in his midfield and select the same trio that started at St James’ Park.
This means that Wataru Endo will be sitting at the base, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister by his side.
Attack
It was in attack that Klopp had to make a real decision.
After Darwin Nunez’s double last week, the Uruguayan is poised for a term.
After three substitutions so far – and scoring two goals – we think Darwin will finally get the deal here.
He deserves it.
With all the fury surrounding him at the moment, Mohamed Salah’s place in the team may be less secure than usual.
But we still can’t imagine a world where the Egyptians won’t compete tomorrow.
Luis Diaz is expected to complete the trio when Cody Gakpo is sidelined for the first time this season.
Expected lineups for Liverpool vs Aston Villa:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Robertson; Endo, MacAllister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
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