Liverpool’s defence of the Premier League title is off to the perfect start and they now turn their attention to EFL Cup action in midweek.
A trip to face Lincoln City awaits Jurgen Klopp’s side with the Reds looking to avoid being on the receiving end of an upset.
We expect plenty of changes from Klopp based on what he did in the domestic cup competitions last season.
There may also be a first competitive start for a number of Reds players.
Adrian will hope to be Liverpool’s cup goalkeeper, with those assignments representing his only realistic chance of first team action this season barring injury to Alisson.
Summer signing Kostas Tsimikas will expect a first competitive start, with Neco Williams likely to deputise at right back.
Klopp is short at centre half right now, with Joe Gomez and Joel Matip injured. It’s important Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho stay fit – but if they get a rest here, who plays?
We expect a first Reds start for Billy Koumetio, who Jurgen Klopp told the club’s official website is a ‘big talent’ during pre-season. Sepp van den Berg played in the EFL Cup against Arsenal last season and could round off the back four.
We’ve got Thiago down for a first start at the base of midfield. Klopp could give him a start to get him further attuned with his expectations or just as easily rest him for tougher assignments to come.
Curtis Jones will hope to play in midfield, with £140,000-a-week (Spotrac) man James Milner also deserving of a start in the engine room.
Harvey Elliott is likely to form part of the front three, with new-boy Diogo Jota potentially in line for a first start on the right.
We’ve given Takumi Minamino the starting berth up top, but Divock Origi could get the nod. Both could start together if Jota isn’t ready.
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