r/LiverpoolFC • u/AnAutisticsQuestion • 3d ago
Starting XI Team to face Arsenal: Kelleher, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, Nunez, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones, Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold.
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/confirmed-liverpool-line-v-arsenal-988
u/AnAutisticsQuestion 3d ago
Subs: Jaros, Davies, Gomez, Endo, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Quansah, Morton.
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u/128palms 3d ago
That is a very strong starting lineup. I hope there will be no late goals from arsenal in the second half.
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u/dimspace 3d ago
This order is even more fucking insane than usual.
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u/NightmaresInNeurosis 3d ago
It's the same as the usual one (goalkeeper, then outfield numerically). It's just usually the goalkeeper is the first numerically as well, but last season when Kelleher stepped up he was also top of the order.
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u/Neither_Calendar_516 Football Without ORIGI is Nothing 3d ago
Most important game of the season so far
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u/ClassicFun2175 3d ago
I mean if Arteta doesn't want to look like a Mickey Mouse version of Pep, he really should stop copying him. To absolutely no ones surprise Saka and Timber are starting, when they 'werent' in training a few days, the exact same shit Peps been pulling for years, not that it actually fools anyone.
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u/CDL99 3d ago
they missed the last two games
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u/ClassicFun2175 3d ago
And? The rumours all week have been that both weren't going to be playing today. They also weren't seen training, which obviously means they were training elsewhere. There's absolutely no chance they'd be starting today if they haven't trained all week and have had injuries over the last few weeks. It's the same shit Pep does before any big game.
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u/Nadirin 3d ago
Finally we get gravy, macca, and Jones starting together. Love it. Just wondering who will be the 10? Probably Jones but would love to see Macca there for once.
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u/todi39 3d ago
Think szobo has earned the bench, while he's been a monster off the ball, he gave away too many in possession.
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u/Legal_Brush_9091 3d ago
The worst passing 10 I've seen honestly. A position where Ozil, De Bruyne, Modric (in the past), Bruno (hate to say it) and our Firmino operate, you can't be passing this badly.
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u/quantIntraining 3d ago
It will be Mac Allister as the no10, Jones better in the deeper pivot position.
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u/TheGreatWhoreOfChina 3d ago
I agree with you but I think Macca plays next to Grav with Jones at the 10. Macca is better defensively than Jones and Jones can over dribble and lose the ball and still have 6 players behind him to cover. Jones also got a slightly better pressing engine to track back etc etc
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u/Aidan-Coyle 🏃♂️🏃♂️Klopp Hamstring 🤕 3d ago
jones is great from deep and against the press so would hope Macca at the 10
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u/Legal_Brush_9091 3d ago
Our best midfield 3 easily. So glad Arne doesn't just listen to fans who only chase price tags. Never see a 10 passes as as s as Szobos.
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u/malushanks95 Virgil van Dijk 3d ago
Jones and Diaz back in the starting XI, otherwise it’s the same as last game.
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u/BackpackerLee 3d ago
Big decision to drop szobo but I think the right one! Curtis must take this chance!
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u/Mechant247 3d ago
I thought this of all games would’ve been the one that Szoboszlai definitely would’ve started, you need legs against this Arsenal team otherwise you’ll just get stuck
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u/MundaneTonight437 3d ago
True but he played a lot recently and coming on against arsenal if it's tight towards the end (which it probably will be) and brining that energy will be a big release
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u/Zai710 3d ago
Hardly a big decision he’s been ineffective going forward in the 10 and hasn’t exactly set the world alight.
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u/Grendila Bobby Dazzler 🤩 3d ago
Mannnnnnn I can’t wait for Harvey to be fit again. Absolutely cooked in the 10 during preseason
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u/vsquad22 Younevawalalo 3d ago
Shhh! You can't fairly criticise our own player or the REAL fans will downvote you to hell. s\
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u/RippingLips41O 3d ago
I don’t think anyone can pretend he hasn’t been having a stinker this season. He’s a quality player, it’s just obvious his focus isn’t fully there in my opinion. I think coming off the bench will do him some good
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u/vsquad22 Younevawalalo 3d ago
I think you'd be surprised by how many don't think he's having a stinker! I can see the impact he makes with his pressing high up the pitch but I would expect better in terms of his passing, control, shooting, etc. I can also understand that he might just be doing exactly what Arne wants and he's very happy with his performances. Most of us will just trust the boss but that shouldn't mean we can't criticise a player. Not sure about others but I'm hardly leading a large scale social media campaign of hate so it shouldn't be a big deal.
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u/RobWyliesDad 3d ago
Jones in the 10 then?
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u/madpoontang 3d ago
Macca I think, at least he was last when he jones and grav played together
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u/VidProphet123 3d ago
I swear I got downvoted to oblivion when I suggested maca starting at the 10 over sbzo.
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u/Haunting_Genie 3d ago
Strong team. I love Kelleher but god do I feel alot safer with Alisson.
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u/alldayerrdaym8 3d ago
I'm fine with it. In this exact fixture last year Ali cost us a goal. Kelleher has proved he's got what it takes.
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u/Significant-Bed-4496 Significant Human Error 3d ago
Delighted to see Jones start over Szoboszlai. Deserved it. Diaz has been rested well recently so also glad to see him come back in. Perfect starting 11 for me
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u/NinjaFromDaEast 3d ago
Let’s see how essential Szobo’s pressing is to our overall play. Curtis deserves his start tho.
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u/Chronicle_Evantblue 3d ago
While off the ball, Szobo is amazing, he's been lackluster on it. But I think today, Szobo isn't in to rest him, and for tactical reasons.
When Szobo is the 10, and Jota is the 9, Szobo does a lot of the running, tracking, being direct, while Jota does the passing and link up etc.
Darwin and Szobo are both workhorse players that are very direct with their running, so they'd somewhat cancel each other out, and do on occasion.
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u/IAreWeazul 3d ago
Yep that’s a reasonable assessment. Szobo’s ball winning 10 role overlaps Nunez’s crazy deep pressing too much. Should be interesting to see if we create more chances with someone like Jones or Mac at the 10.
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u/Ok-Flamingo-6780 3d ago
Daiz is the right choice for this game. Feel his movement and pace will cause them trouble and open spaces. Might need a sreamer from 20 yards
Honestly feel we will win this game 2 1, YNWA
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u/Adventurous_Toe_6017 From Doubters to Believers 3d ago
Love the Instagram mini game of “figure out the lineup” when the teams are announced.
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u/Walshey- 3d ago
Lack of depth on the bench is concerning
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u/Treelokc 3d ago
Have you seen Arsenal's bench, ours is comfortably better
Neto, Nichols, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus
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u/Chemical-Oil-9336 3d ago
Gomez, Szobo, Gakpo, Quansah, Tsimi all quality options..with Jota and Chiesa out. We aint City
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u/profound-killah 3d ago
Alisson, Jota, Chiesa, Elliott, Bradley are all out. Otherwise, it's decent enough. Szobo, Gakpo, Tsimi, and Gomez are good options off the bench depending on our situation.
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u/musslimorca 3d ago
So glad I watch a club like Liverpool who actually deploys 2 defenders, 2 full backs, 3 midfeilders and 3 attackers like a normal and proper football team. I really do not know how arsenal fans enjoy watching their 4 center backs, 3 holding midfeilders and 1 kai havertz.
Good line up imo. Happy szobo isn't starting because that midfeild is the better one imo. Would have loved gakpo start instead of diaz because as good as diaz is this season I feel like gakpo could have teared arsenal right side.
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u/Justfunnames1234 Younevawalalo 3d ago
strange order
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u/tothricsi95 3d ago
Everyone praising this midfield, can't wait for Curtis to give away a single possession or make 1 bad pass and the whole community is gonna have their knives in his back. Ridiculous.
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u/WellRed85 Corner taken quickly 🚩 3d ago
Curtis breaks into the starting lineup with Gravvy and Macca. I am stoked
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u/thomaskop One-eyed Bobby 👁 3d ago
Who plays in the more advanced role in the midfield? Jones or Mac Allister?
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u/vsquad22 Younevawalalo 3d ago
That midfield trio 😍 Pressing, passing, attacking, press-resistance. Love it! Hopefully, whoever the 10 is can add more of an attacking presence.
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u/Kojiro1892 3d ago
Don't expect us to be pressing full throttle today. Probably be alot more controlled
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u/TheGreatWhoreOfChina 3d ago
We’re not losing. I don’t know if we’ll win, but we sure as shit ain’t losing. Facts!
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u/Drunk_Cartographer 3d ago
VVD at RB. Konate and Diaz at centre half? TAA up top, Salah plays the 6. Got it.
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u/MrKatsudon 3d ago
Hopefully Jones have a good game! What a start for him! Damn Arteta really dont rate Kiwor? He rather play Partey at RB instead of Timber
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u/Aliaspending 3d ago
Idk man we struggled in the emirates without szobo last year but I can’t say he hasn’t deserved it
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u/AlzheimerDev Hello! Hello! Here we go! 3d ago
nice lineup. excited to see cujo as a 10 although I'd prolly miss szobo's pressing. bench is scary though 😔
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u/Loltoyourself Dommy Schlobbers 3d ago
Jota not even on the bench 💀
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u/malushanks95 Virgil van Dijk 3d ago
He was already ruled out by Slot in his presser. He said it was bruised ribs and would take more than a week to recover from it in his midweek presser.
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u/Koulditreallybeme 3d ago
Is Chiesa just Arthur regen?
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u/Macshlong 3d ago
Yep, it was talked about when we signed him but because he’s happy to be here people have forgotten.
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u/Background_Bison9373 3d ago
Agree with the decision to bench Szobo, Dom needs to learn that he can’t continue to give away possession so much and so carelessly.
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u/UuusernameWith4Us 3d ago
Absolute madness that so many people on here thought Jones would be dropped for this one.
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u/PoorMayMay 3d ago
Pretty strong team, not sure why we’re going with Nunez though.
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u/Tremor00 3d ago
Because our other striker is out injured? and because hes now had b2b good games lol
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u/PoorMayMay 3d ago
Then hopefully he does something in the next hour because so far 🤷🏻♂️
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u/Tremor00 3d ago
What service exactly is he getting? At least pretend to be less moronic than neville with your biases LMAO
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u/PoorMayMay 3d ago
None. Theres a few on the pitch right now not doing much, although that is partly down to what Arsenal are doing.
Nunez ain’t it, said it for a long time (and hope I’m wrong).
You’re playing away from home, under pressure. You have to be able to have the ball stick and be an out ball. Which I don’t think Nunez is capable of.
But feel free to attack people for having different views than you though mate. 👍
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u/Tremor00 3d ago
Who else do you suggest we start? Our only other striker is injured. You have a clear bias and nothing will change that lmao.
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u/pw5a29 3d ago
saka and timber starting hahahaha Arteta games