Istanbul, Turkey – Liverpool manager Arne Sloat has settled on his starting lineup for the Champions League round of 16 first leg against Galatasaray.
Liverpool will be hosted by the Turkish team at Rams Park Stadium, in a tough match in which they will seek to achieve a positive result before the return leg.
The lineup is expected to see several changes across all lines, with Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili likely to start in goal instead of Alisson Becker, after the latter suffered pain during the final training session before traveling.
In defense, Ibrahima Konate is expected to lead the back line alongside captain Virgil van Dijk, with Jeremy Frimpong at right-back and Milos Kerkiz at left-back.
In midfield, Slott relies on the duo of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. Meanwhile, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah leads the attack alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo, behind lone striker Hugo Eketiki.
Liverpool’s expected lineup against Galatasaray
Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Defense: Jeremy Frimpong – Ibrahima Konaté – Virgil van Dijk – Miloš Kerkács.
Midfield: Alexis Mac Allister – Ryan Gravenberch.
Attacking Midfield: Mohamed Salah – Dominik Szoboszlai – Cody Gakpo.
Forward: Hugo Eketić.
