Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

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·05 de outubro de 2024

Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Reds could be without summer signing Federico Chiesa again

Federico Chiesa is a major doubt as he continues to battle injury ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace today.

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The Reds are in action in the lunchtime kick-off and have the opportunity to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League, at least for a couple of hours.

Chiesa has missed Liverpool’s last two matches after picking up an issue in training, and a late decision will be made on whether he is fit enough to make the squad at Selhurst Park.

Arne Slot said on Friday: “Wait and see, he didn’t train for the last two days. He came in today to see if he can train.

“If he can today, I have a decision to make because we can only select 20. First of all we have to wait and see if he can even train. And if he can, it’s our decision if we bring him to the game or not."

The Liverpool boss named a strong side against Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday and is expected to go with a similar lineup in south London.

The big decisions for Slot come in attack, with Diogo Jota pushing to get the nod and lead the line ahead of Darwin Nunez, who started in Europe.

Cody Gakpo has impressed in his cameos off the bench and will hope to start on the left if the in-form Luis Diaz is given a rest.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Gakpo

Doubts: Chiesa

Injured: Elliott

Time and date: 12:30pm BST, Saturday, October 5, 2024

Venue: Selhurst Park

TV: TNT Sports