Arne Slot ponders surprise Florian Wirtz move as Alexander Isak Liverpool update expected

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCA look at how Liverpool might line up when they are entertained by Manchester City in the Premier League on SundayHaving appeared to have arrested the worst run of his Liverpool career with back-to-back Anfield victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, Arne Slot now returns to the drawing board to plot a way past Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday.A pulsating victory and a statement performance against the 15-time champions of Europe should have Slot and his charges rolling down the M62 in buoyant mood as they go about trying to secure a third successive victory against Pep Guardiola's men.The major issue for the head coach to consider, however, is how much these last few days have taken out of a team who only made one change between games in Florian Wirtz for Cody Gakpo.READ MORE: Andy Robertson leads fume against Real Madrid as Ibrahima Konate sends message to Liverpool fansREAD MORE: National media reacts to Liverpool win as 'Galactico' shines against Real MadridConor Bradley, for example, has been excellent in his last outings but the Northern Ireland international is yet to showcase his ability to play three games in a week of such velocity and importance. Dominik Szoboszlai is a potential option but the Hungary captain has been superb in the centre of midfield.Slot has more cover on the left side but the same problem in Andy Robertson.

The Scotland skipper has provided a timely reminder of his enduring quality and importance in the last two games but does he have the legs now to start at the Etihad? Milos Kerkez is an option if not, but the young Hungarian has been out of sorts since his £40m move from Bournemouth.

The outstanding Szoboszlai has displayed his ability to play three games of this magnitude and maintain his levels but Alexis Mac Allister has spent all season finding his groove after a truncated summer schedule. His quality on the ball is beyond question and a first start at the tip of the attack could be a tactical shock that knocks City out of their stride.Isak won't start but it is quite the option to have in reserve while Ekitike remains the leading candidate to start up top in Manchester.