Liverpool will deploy a very strong lineup against the Spanish club Sevilla in the pre-season, people around Anfield are anticipating that this could the starting XI for the upcoming season opener.
Liverpool Face Sevilla in a Friendly
Liverpool are set to finish their pre-season preparation with back-to-back friendlies against La Liga clubs Sevilla and Las Palmas at Anfield.
This gives their new boss Arne Slot to try a final chance to set the starting XI for the upcoming Premier League Opener against newly promoted side Ipswich Town.
This match will provide huge insights into what kind of team that Slot will play for the upcoming season, particularly with several players from Euros and Copa America are yet to feature in pre-season.
The Starting XI
Liverpool are expected to go in a 4-2-3-1 formation against the La Liga club Sevilla, a formation that Arne Slot has played before with Feyenoord.
Alisson Becker is anticipated to make his first appearance of the summer, supported by a defensive line including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and a mix of Jarell Quansah, Andy Robertson, and Kostas Tsimikas.
In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones are likely to start as the double pivot, with Harvey Elliott playing as the number 10.
The attacking front will feature Mo Salah on the right, with Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, or Darwin Nunez in the central and left positions.
A New Season, New Boss
As the new season approaches, in the post-Klopp era, these friendlies will be crucial for the new Dutch manager Arne Slot to land his tactics and selections.
With the majority of senior players now back in the fold, the Sevilla match will be an important dress rehearsal for Liverpool’s Premier League campaign.
Slot’s decision in this game will be provide a strong statement for the fans and followers of the Reds, how their club will be playing in the upcoming season.
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