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Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle: Szoboszlai Starts in Defence as Gravenberch Returns

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1)

Hugo Ektiké has enjoyed an impressive start to his Liverpool career.

GK: Alisson—Liverpool’s defensive issues point towards a busy season between the posts for Alisson, but the Brazilian is one of the world’s best for a reason. He’s bailed the Reds out on many occasions.

RB: Dominik Szoboszlai—This is the big area of contention for Slot, who is without Jeremie Frimpong until after the international break. Conor Bradley is working his way back, and Joe Gomez is being carefully managed, so we could see Szoboszlai start in an unfamiliar role.

CB: Ibrahima Konaté—Konaté was woeful against Bournemouth, and will be tested by a speedy Newcastle frontline on Monday night.

CB: Virgil van Dijk—The imperious Dutch defender had an iffy preseason and didn’t exactly start the new campaign on a positive footing, although he was less calamitous than Konaté. Can he rediscover some stability in a tough environment?

LB: Milos Kerkez—Kerkez enjoyed his most recent visit to Tyneside, as he claimed a 4–1 victory with Bournemouth earlier this year. The Hungarian will see plenty of new arrival Anthony Elanga here.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch—The midfielder’s return is huge for the Reds, who will need to take the sting out of what’s poised to be a frenetic contest. Gravenberch supplies guile and control in the engine room.

CM: Alexis Mac Allister—After a disrupted preseason, Mac Allister is easing himself back in. He appeared off the bench in the Community Shield but was back in the starting XI on opening night.

RW: Mohamed Salah—Salah continued his remarkable Matchday One record last time out, although the Egyptian was on the periphery until he struck late. He scored twice at St. James’ last season.

AM: Florian Wirtz—It was a quiet Premier League debut for Wirtz, whose influence was subtle. That’s what he’s about, though.

LW: Cody Gakpo—Gakpo is the one who’ll make way from Slot’s preferred XI if Liverpool land Isak, but the Dutch international is intent on proving his worth after finding the back of the net against the Cherries.

ST: Hugo Ekitiké—The former Eintracht Frankfurt forward has enjoyed a superb start to his Liverpool career. After netting in the Community Shield, Ekitiké kicked off the Reds’ title defence by opening the scoring last Friday. He’s such a slick operator; a forward equally adept at dropping in as he is at bursting in behind.

Liverpool will lock horns with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park this Monday night as they look to earn maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Reds managed to secure an impressive 4-2 win against Bournemouth recently, which should give them a lot of confidence ahead of this game.

Arne Slot will once again opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this game. Ryan Gravenberch will be a nailed-on starter for the Merseyside club after missing the opening weekend due to suspension

Dominik Szoboszlai might fill in as a makeshift right-back in the absence of Jeremie Frimpong, who will miss this game due to injury. Milos Kerkez will get the nod to start on the other flank as the left-back. Slot will allow both of them to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Andrew Robertson will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Alexis Mac Allister will anchor the midfield along with Ryan Gravenberch as they look to move the ball well and engineer some clear-cut chances in the final third.

The gifted trio of Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah will play just ahead of them as part of the Liverpool attack. Wirtz would be eager to put in a good performance against Newcastle after failing to score a goal on his Premier League debut.

Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo will be available for selection on the bench as they wait for their chance to make an impact in the second half if required.

Attack

Hugo Ekitike will lead the charge for the Merseyside club up top. The French striker managed to score on his debut and would be eager to keep his good form going this Monday night.

Federico Chiesa will make up the numbers on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the final quarter of the game if needed.