Arne Slot faces major Milos Kerkez decision as Liverpool consider new-look midfield

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Liverpool travelled another rollercoaster on Monday evening as they secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory at Newcastle United.

Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scored either side of Anthony Gordon being sent off before Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula drew Newcastle level only for teenager Rio Ngumoha to snatch an injury-time winner for the Reds.

Arne Slot's side will now face another major test of their title defence when they entertain early leaders Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

And here we look ahead to the changes Slot could make when his team are next in action.

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Konate concern

Liverpool leaked two goals for the third successive game with the new-look defence continuing to have teething problems.

And a decision may have to be made at left-back.

Milos Kerkez was improved at Newcastle but caught out for the first goal from the home side, and could now be under pressure from Andy Robertson for a starting role with Kostas Tsimikas again left out completely.

On the other flank, while Dominik Szoboszlai was impressive as a makeshift right-back on Tyneside, there will be relief Conor Bradley came through a late cameo unscathed and could now be ready to start.

Joe Gomez, another option, is likely to be considered only for action from the bench.

Jeremie Frimpong is out until after the forthcoming international break.

Gomez's lack of fitness, along with new signing Giovanni Leoni having yet to play for Liverpool since arriving, means Ibrahima Konate is almost certain to continue at centre-back alongside skipper Virgil van Dijk despite a poor start to the campaign.

In goal, Alisson Becker showed on Monday why he is the undisputed number one ahead of Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman.

Mac Allister wait

The engine room selections will depend on whether Alexis Mac Allister is declared fit after missing out at Newcastle.

Curtis Jones started against Newcastle and Wataru Endo featured for the closing moments, while Szoboszlai could return to a more accustomed role if not required at right-back.

Florian Wirtz has had an eye-opening start to life in England but will be expected to continue in the number 10 role with Szoboszlai, Jones and Harvey Elliott alternatives.

Chiesa option

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Ngumoha was the matchwinner on Monday but isn't ready to start such a high-profile game as the visit of Arsenal.

Cody Gakpo, then, will be expected to continue down the left flank.

Mohamed Salah is firmly established on the right wing with Ekitike's impressive start to life at Liverpool as a central striker continuing with a third goal in as many games at Newcastle.

Federico Chiesa is the Reds' only other established forward option at present, although Elliott has previously played on either flank.