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The 2025/26 season officially begins on Sunday for Liverpool as Arne Slot's side goes in search of the first piece of silverware in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace.

The traditional curtain-raiser of course pits the Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners at Wembley, with the Reds looking to send an early message to their rivals ahead of the start of their title defense.

Palace will provide a stern test, with Oliver Glasner's side proving to be a force on its way to a first major trophy last season, but after a big summer in the transfer market, and with some major deals potentially still around the corner, Liverpool will be aiming to show it's ready for more success this season.



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The Reds are definitely in need of another option at the back right now though, and you can guarantee there will be plenty of eyes on Guehi on Sunday.

If he can keep the likes of Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz quiet, perhaps Liverpool will decide it can't wait a year for his services.

Ekitike's chance

One man who will hope Guehi doesn't catch the eye too much will be Hugo Ekitike.

As the Isak saga continues, it might be easy to forget that Liverpool has already gone big on a new striker this summer, and after an encouraging first appearance at Anfield, now is his chance to really show what he can do.

With Darwin Nunez's exit now confirmed, Ekitike is undoubtedly the No.1 striker for Liverpool right now, and what a way it would be to announce yourself to your new surroundings with a goal at Wembley.



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