Arne Slot has confirmed his Liverpool team to take on Crystal Palace, with .
The Reds can make it nine wins out of 10 across all competitions under their new head coach this afternoon, and secure top spot in the as we head into the international break. With both and playing later, it's a chance for Liverpool to make a statement to their rivals.
and his players though will be all too aware of the threat Palace poses this afternoon, with April's defeat at Anfield still fresh in the mind for a lot of them.
Liverpool is without once again, with the midfielder expected to make his return later this month after fracturing his foot while on duty with England U21s. was also considered a doubt after missing training during the week, having picked up a knock in Monday's session.
Slot makes four changes from his side following Wednesday's Champions League win over Bologna, with returning to the line-up as he replaces up front. is also handed his first league start of the season as he replaces .
is another player to make way, with getting his chance to impress in midfield, while deputizes for at left-back.
Caoimhin Kelleher misses out on a place in the squad, with Liverpool confirming the Republic of Ireland international is ill. Chiesa, meanwhile, has not recovered in time following his injury in training.
Vitezslav Jaros therefore earns a spot on the bench, with Wataru Endo also included despite falling down the pecking order since Slot's arrival.
Liverpool confirmed starting XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Jota.
Subs: Jaros, Gomez, Endo, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Nunez, Robertson, Quansah, Bradley.
A win for Liverpool today will see the Reds go four points clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal's games against Fulham and Southampton later.
