Liverpool’s Premier League campaign is set to get underway on Sunday as the Reds begin their quest with a difficult trip to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.
Games against the Blues have become frustrating of late. Since Liverpool edged past them in both 2021/22 cup games on penalties, two draws last season were consistent with an overall inconsistent campaign.
Four 0-0 draws in a row, including two bouts of extra time, means neither side has scored in 420 minutes of football. Strong performances from Liverpool’s attacking players in pre-season show that streak could finally be broken, with the Reds benefitting from a full clean bill of health in terms of forward options.
Positive news this week has seen two key players return to training for Liverpool. Thiago Alcântara and Stefan Bajčetić, who have both been battling injury problems, remain doubts for this one as they work towards match fitness, but Jürgen Klopp can feel optimistic about them being back among the squad, with the two Spaniards likely to be crucial for the team this season.
Tyler Morton is set to remain out of senior team action for some time as he continues to recover from a broken foot, sustained in April during his loan spell with Blackburn Rovers.
With Premier League 2 action not set to begin until Monday, Klopp also has a number of young players to choose from before deciding which will remain predominantly with the U23s. Ben Doak has been one of the standout stars from pre-season, while Jarell Quansah also looks to be one for the future.
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It would be fair to suggest that Bobby Clark has the best chance of featuring from the Reds prospects, though, with the senior squad still two signings short in midfield. Fabinho is the more crucial one still to replace as Liverpool navigates the opening day of the campaign without a senior number six midfielder.
Here Liverpool.com brings you the full list of players available to the manager, as Liverpool looks to kick off the Premier League campaign with a win on Sunday.
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Caoimhín Kelleher, Adrián
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Joël Matip, Joe Gomez, Nat Phillips, Andy Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Luke Chambers, Calum Scanlon
Midfielders: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, Bobby Clark, James McConnell
