Liverpool lineups vs. Crystal Palace with 1 debut and up to 8 changes

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Liverpool turn their attention to the Carabao Cup, and Arne Slot has a job on his hands to rotate the side while securing a much-needed victory. Palace In the third round of the Carabao Cup, Slot made 11 changes to his lineup, and he could come close to that figure again this time out.

Trey Nyoni and Alexis Mac Allister can then be deployed in midfield with Gravenberch and Jones both in doubt, leaving Florian Wirtz to continue in his advanced role. There could be an argument to keep Salah in the side after two appearances off the bench in the last five matches, as he is in need of confidence, with Rio Ngumoha and Federico Chiesa given the opportunity to accompany the Egyptian: Woodman; Bradley; Gomez, Endo, Robertson; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Chiesa Slot’s selection is somewhat hindered by his injury list and those in doubt (Gravenberch and Isak), but he could look to turn to a ‘stronger’ starting XI before making changes later in the match.

That could see him decide to start one of Konate or Van Dijk, with the latter more likely due to his record with injuries compared to the Frenchman, despite the obvious need for a rest. And the notable inclusion could be Calvin Ramsay at right-back in light of Frimpong’s injury, which would mark his first senior match for the club since 2022: Woodman; Ramsay; Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister; Chiesa, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Ekitike There will be an argument from plenty that Slot ought to name as strong a lineup as possible to help the team bounce back, but they will have factored in the opportunity to rest players prior to this dip.