A disappointing performance against Nottingham Forest has left Liverpool with a feeling of undone momentum, but a game against Ajax provides the chance to re-garner momentum as we head into the final games before the World Cup.
Positively, Darwin Nunez and Ibrahima Konate were seen in full training ahead of this one, while Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are also available – though the latter pair won’t feature due to not being registered for the Champions League group stages. Thiago Alcantara remains sidelined.
Here’s how we should line up: Formation – 4-3-3
Trent comes back in for Milner who impressed again at the weekend, while elsewhere Klopp should take the opportunity to hand Konate some minutes to get some match sharpness.
Curtis Jones also needs more minutes, and he should take Harvey Elliott’s place in midfield for this one. Elliott has been one of Liverpool’s best players this season, and he can benefit from a rest here. Henderson and Fabinho complete the midfield, but we need more from Fabinho amid a poor spell of form.
Darwin Nunez should instantly be involved after getting back into training, while limited options on the left flank mean Carvalho remains there. Mohamed Salah starts after scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick in history against Rangers.
Score prediction: Ajax 0 – 2 Liverpool
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