Liverpool lineups vs. Real Madrid as 2 players convince Slot not to go unchanged

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Arne Slot managed his squad last week and it got the desired result against Aston Villa, and now there are two players who will be looking to force their way back into the XI. Liverpool ended a four-match losing run in the Premier League on Saturday, which coincided with their first clean sheet since September 14.

There could be a temptation from Slot to name an unchanged lineup for the Champions League match, but two players will be hoping that is not the case. This would see Szoboszlai shift deeper and Wirtz take up the advanced position: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike There could be the option of naming an unchanged lineup for only the third time this season, a luxury that has not always been afforded to Slot.

This would task Mac Allister with his third start in a row, immediately after his first 90 minutes of the season, and Slot could be wary of pushing the Argentine too far. However, Liverpool could do with some consistency and this lineup would offer that, with midfield changes then to come in the second half, in addition to the introduction of Kerkez: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike Liverpool’s switch to Champions League endeavours promises to have Anfield poised for a hostile night, for which there is no need for extra motivation against Real Madrid.