Liverpool will try to win a Premier League road game against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Reds beat Brentford 3-0 before the international break, giving them confidence for this match.
Jurgen Klopp will again play in a 4-3-3 configuration and may make changes to his starting lineup. Mo Salah is likely to spearhead Liverpool’s offense.
Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker will play after preserving a clean sheet in his last league match. Liverpool’s defense will be anchored by Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as they try to stay in their half.
While Trent Alexander-Arnold plays right-back, Joe Gomez, who is doubtful, expects to play left-back. Both must select when to attack.
Joel Matip, who covers centre-back, will have to settle for a bench spot.
Midfield
Klopp’s midfield—Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch—will set the tempo in the middle. All three must be at their best for the Reds to win this weekend.
Harvey Elliott will sit out and may have a role in the second half.
Attack
Mohamed Salah must prove himself on the right after scoring twice against Brentford before the international break. Diogo Jota will play left-sided wide. Merseyside’s final-third line leader is Cody Gakpo.
Darwin Nunez will sit on the bench until Klopp calls on him in the final stages.