Roberto Firmino leads the attacking lineup for Liverpool in Saturday’s high-billed Community Shield clash against Manchester City at the King Power Stadium.
The other notable inclusion in the Reds XI is that of Adrian who provides cover between the goalposts for Alisson Becker following the latter’s injury.
Joel Matip partners Van Dijk in the heart of the defence
Jurgen Klopp decides to field the much experienced Joel Matip in the centre-back role alongside Virgil van Dijk with Ibrahima Konate having to contend with a place on the bench.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson slot in the wing-back roles on either side of the pitch with Klopp unable to count upon Robertson’s deputy Kostas Tsimikas who misses out today with a knock.
Full-strength midfield roster for the Reds
Skipper Jordan Henderson is joined by Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho in the heart of the midfield with Klopp choosing to go with his first-choice trio in the weekend showdown against Man City.
In the attacking third of the pitch, new boy Darwin Nunez starts on the bench with Brazil international Roberto Firmino the man to operate in the central striking role.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Community Shield fixture:
Liverpool FC XI
Our line-up for today’s #CommunityShield meeting with @ManCity 📋
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 30, 2022
Manchester City FC XI
🔵 TEAM NEWS 🔵
XI | Ederson, Walker, Dias (C), Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Phillips, Stones, Gundogan, Alvarez, Foden, Mbete, Palmer, Wilson-Esbrand#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/CqlGvcp3CQ
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 30, 2022
