Liverpool team news vs Crystal Palace as Arne Slot makes major Alisson decision
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The Reds host Crystal Palace in a game that could prove crucial in the race for the Champions League places, while the Eagles are aiming to beat Arne Slot's side for a fourth time this seasonLiverpool starting line-up vs Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)Freddie Woodman has been handed his first Premier League start as a Liverpool player, with Alisson not recovering in time to feature in Saturday's game against Crystal Palace.Arne Slot said in Friday's press conference that Alisson might be line to feature at Anfield, but added Woodman would be "ready" if called upon.That is the case, with the 25-year-old goalkeeper coming in to make just a fifth Premier League start of his career, and third Liverpool appearance.In defense, Curtis Jones and Andy Robertson keep their places in the wide areas, while Ibrahima Konate continues to partner Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the back four.Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florain Wirtz start in midfield, with Ryan Gravenberch dropping out of the team.Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo have been named in a front three that includes Alexander Isak.The ex-Newcastle man is hoping to score his first home Premier League goal for the club.On the bench, Armin Pecsi is again among the substitutes, while Joe Gomez returns after missing last week's win over Everton. Will Wright has also been included in a Premier League matchday squad for the first time in his career.The Reds host Palace looking to move eight points clear ahead of Brighton in sixth.As for the visitors, Oliver Glasner's side is looking to beat Liverpool for a fourth time this season.Liverpool starting XI: Woodman; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.Substitutes: Pecsi, Gomez, Frimpong, Kerkez, Nyoni, Gravenberch, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Wright.Palace starting XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Johnson.Substitutes: Benitez, Lerma, Pino, Clyne, Hughes, Strand Larsen, Sosa, Riad, Devenny.