Liverpool vs Barnsley: Confirmed Team News and Starting XI
Liverpool kickoff their FA Cup campaign against EFL League One side Barnsley at Anfield.
With the Reds currently sitting 4th in the Premier League and already knocked out of the Carabao Cup, this game is bigger than it looks on paper for Arne Slot’s side.
The Dutchman has already suggested that he will name a strong starting lineup for this one as he looks for a much-improved second half of the season.
Liverpool Team News
Out:
Giovanni Leoni – The Italian defender remains sidelined after picking up an ACL injury on his debut back in September.
Conor Bradley – He will join Leoni on the sidelines for the rest of the season after suffering a major knee injury against Arsenal.
Wataru Endo – Arne Slot confirmed that he is expected to miss out on this one but is closing in on a return after two months out with an ankle injury.
Alexander Isak – The Swedish forward is also expected to face a lengthy absence with a leg break he suffered against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Mohamed Salah – Not through injury, but through his participation at AFCON with Egypt, he is unavailable.
Liverpool Starting XI
Liverpool Confirmed XI: Mamardashvili, Frimpong, Gomez, Van Dijk (C), Robertson, Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Chiesa, Ngumoha
Bench: Alisson, Konate, Kerkez, Ramsey, Endo, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Wirtz, Ekitike
The Reds to take on Barnsley ✊ #EmiratesFACup
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