Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Sparta Prague: ‘Superstar’ Returns to Squad From Injury

How Liverpool Have Lined-up Recently

Caoimhin Kelleher starts with Alisson Becker injured.

Conor Bradley is the first-choice right-back with Andy Robertson as the left-back. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate form the centre-back partnership, though Jurgen Klopp has not been afraid to use Jarell Quansah in less significant games.

In recent matches, Joe Gomez has filled in as a defensive midfielder. Alexis Mac Allister remains a constant in midfield alongside youngsters like Bobby Clark.

Cody Gakpo has played as centre-forward, with Harvey Elliott on the right wing and Luis Diaz on the left.

Liverpool’s Recent Form and Tactics Ahead of Sparta Prague Match

Liverpool scraped past Nottingham Forest with a 1-0 victory courtesy of super-sub Darwin Nunez.

In the 99th minute, the Uruguayan flicked a header past Matz Sels. However, Mike Dean has since called the refereeing decision by Paul Tierney a “monumental error”, after he stopped play for a head injury and gave possession to the Reds rather than Forest who were attacking.

Despite Liverpool dominating the game with 71% possession and 1.96 expected goals before the winner, scoring their latest-ever Premier League winner will not fill fans with confidence.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side missed two big two chances, including a great one-on-one opportunity saved by Kelleher’s left foot.

This game highlights Liverpool’s two biggest themes this season: missed chances and late goals. In a close title race, wins like these are incredibly important but not sustainable.

Liverpool Injuries to Consider

Mohamed Salah has travelled with the team and is set to be named in the squad for the first time since he aggravated his injury against Brentford. The “superstar” will likely start on the bench.

Curtis Jones is out until around the international break, with Alisson Becker and Trent Alexander-Arnold set to return at some point after it. Diogo Jota is out for a few months.

Ryan Gravenberch is still out with an injury sustained in the EFL Cup final. Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Joel Matip are all out for the foreseeable future.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup:

GK: Caoimhin Kelleher

LB: Kostas Tsimikas

CB: Virgil van Dijk

CB: Jarell Quansah

RB: Joe Gomez

CM: Bobby Clark

DM: Wataru Endo

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

LW: Cody Gakpo

ST: Darwin Nunez

RW: Harvey Elliott