Cody Gakpo comes back into the starting XI as Liverpool makes one change from their midweek victory, with the Dutch forward replacing Luis Díaz in attack.
Conor Bradley makes his long-awaited return to the matchday squad, taking a place on the bench after recovering from injury.
Curtis Jones retains his role at right-back, continuing in the hybrid defensive position he occupied in the last match. He joins Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté in central defense, with Andy Robertson providing width on the opposite flank. This setup allows Liverpool to maintain their balance between defensive solidity and attacking fluidity.
The midfield trio of Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch will look to control the game’s tempo, while the front three of Mohamed Salah, Gakpo, and Diogo Jota offer a blend of creativity, movement, and clinical finishing.
With Diaz, Darwin Núñez, and Harvey Elliott among the substitutes, there’s plenty of firepower available if needed. Bradley’s return also gives Slot the option to revert to a more traditional back four later in the game.
Confirmed Liverpool Lineup (4-3-3):
Kelleher; Jones, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Jota.
Subs: Jaros, Endō, Díaz, Núñez, Chiesa, Elliott, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley.
