Jurgen Klopp made big changes for Liverpool’s 7-2 thumping of Lincoln City last night.
It will be a much more familiar lineup when the Reds host Arsenal on Monday night.
Klopp’s men will be getting familiar with Mikel Arteta’s side, as they meet in the EFL Cup in midweek as well.
How will the German line his side up for the visit of the Gunners, looking to extend his side’s perfect start to the season?
As per Liverpool’s official website, Klopp offered an injury update ahead of the game, stating that Joe Gomez could return but ruling £140,000-a-week man (Spotrac) Jordan Henderson out.
“Joe should be back today in training, that’s what everybody told me – and nobody told me something different since,” said the boss at his pre-match press conference.
“Billy the kid is back in training. Joel not, pretty much. Hendo not yet, that was clear – this game is for sure too early.”
When asked if Thiago would be the man to replace Henderson at the back of midfield, Klopp said: “We will see, we will see. He is in contention, for sure. Yeah, let’s see.”
We’ve got £39 million (BBC) Fabinho man continuing at the heart of defence, despite the prospect of Gomez returning.
The Brazilian played so well at Stamford Bridge that there is no real need to rush Gomez back.
We’ve also got Thiago anchoring midfield, behind the same front three which ripped Chelsea apart last Sunday.
Naby Keita and Gini Wijnaldum round off the midfield, as Klopp’s side look to lay down another statement of their intent.
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