Liverpool, fresh from progressing to the EFL Cup quarter-finals, will resume Premier League action when they face newly-promoted Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s team managed to overcome Bournemouth 2-1 in the cup, extending their winning streak to three games.
However, their recent away performances against Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton and Hove Albion have yielded just one point.
Luis Diaz’s availability for Liverpool remains uncertain due to the ongoing situation involving his kidnapped father in Colombia.
Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Andrew Robertson are sidelined with injuries. Cody Gakpo, despite scoring in midweek, might find himself on the bench.
The Red’s starting lineup against Luton Town is not expected to have any major surprises, especially at the back. The recent performance against Bournemouth gave an hint about who will start in this game.
Defenders Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, and Joel Matip played the full 90 minutes in the Bournemouth match, suggesting that Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will retain their starting positions. Vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to start at the right-back position.
Kostas Tsimikas, the only fit senior left-back, played the full match against the Cherries and is expected to be in the lineup. Alisson will continue as the goalkeeper.
In midfield, Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, and Dominik Szoboszlai are expected to play. Darwin Nunez, who didn’t start against Nottingham Forest, is likely to be in the starting lineup.
Mohamed Salah is expected to play every Premier League game, while Diogo Jota should start on the left flank after being on the bench in the last match.
Here is Liverpool’s predicted starting XI against Luton Town:
Liverpool’s Predicted Starting 11
