Liverpool XI vs Man City: Mac Allister Poised for Return; Gravenberch to Start ⚽🔴

Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister will start for Liverpool against Manchester City on Saturday.

Liverpool line-up v Man City as Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahima Konate decisions made - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool has a decent record against Manchester City going back a few years, being undefeated in four of their previous six encounters with the Premier League winners. The home team, though, has the ability to be very strong at the Etihad, and they will be confident in their chances when they play the Merseyside team on Saturday afternoon.

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Liverpool is not concerned about any significant injuries before this match. After undergoing shoulder surgery, Andrew Robertson is still not well. Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara, on the other hand, have been out of action for a long time and aren’t anticipated back until next year.

During his pregame press conference, Klopp discussed the injured players, stating that only the long-term absentees are not available. “Only the long-term absentees remain out,” he stated. Prior to entering this chamber, there were no fresh worries.

Liverpool’s Alisson Becker will get the start in goal, and the Reds will probably line up in their typical 4-3-3 configuration. For the full-back positions, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kostas Tsimikas are the first choices.

The two players are expected to start again, and Liverpool lacks depth in that area. They’ll try to support the side going forward and provide defensive cover. At the center of the Reds’ defense, Ibrahima Konate will pair Virgil van Dijk.

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After serving his suspension, Alexis Mac Allister will rejoin the midfield squad and assume the role of defensive midfielder. His goal is to stabilize the midfield and thwart offensives from the opposition. Dominik Szoboszlai will contribute physicality and drive in the middle of the park, while Ryan Gravenberch will bring creativity to the side alongside him.

Darwin Nunez will look to continue his impressive goalscoring form, and he will lead the line for Liverpool against Manchester United. Mohamed Salah will start on the right flank with Luis Diaz on the left wing. So, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo will find themselves on the bench at the Etihad on Saturday.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz