August 21st 2024.
The new Premier League season kicked off with a bang as Liverpool claimed a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town. Star player Mohamed Salah was in top form, scoring one goal and assisting the other. This weekend, Liverpool welcomes Brentford to Anfield, with new manager Arne Slot at the helm for his first Premier League game.
After a successful start to the season, Slot has a full squad to choose from for the upcoming match. However, there may be a change in the defensive lineup after Jarell Quansah was substituted at half-time during the Ipswich game. The 21-year-old was initially chosen to start alongside Virgil van Dijk, but Slot made a tactical decision to bring on Ibrahima Konate in the second half for added physicality.
Slot explained his reasoning for the substitution, stating that the team needed Konate's strength to combat Ipswich's long balls. While Quansah did not necessarily lose every duel, Slot felt the team as a whole needed a bit more physical presence. As Liverpool prepares for the upcoming match against Brentford, Slot's biggest decision will likely be whether to start Konate or Quansah.
Leading the attack for Liverpool will be Diogo Jota, who scored a goal in the opening game against Ipswich. The Portuguese forward was Slot's first choice throughout pre-season, leaving Darwin Nunez on the bench. Meanwhile, Joe Gomez was not included in the squad for the Ipswich match, as he weighs his options amid transfer interest from multiple clubs.
However, there is a possibility that Gomez may remain at Liverpool after reports this week suggested he could be in contention to return to the squad this weekend. As for the predicted starting lineup for Liverpool, it is expected to include Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Jota, and Diaz.
For fans looking to catch the Liverpool vs Brentford game, it kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 25 August and will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event. With Liverpool starting the season with a win and Brentford also claiming a victory in their first game, it is sure to be an exciting match at Anfield.
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