Liverpool will be without Ryan Gravenberch for the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley, with Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai starting in midfield.
Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk both return to the XI after missing Monday’s friendly against Athletic Club at Anfield.
The Premier League champions face Oliver Glasner’s FA Cup-winning Eagles in the traditional curtain-raiser, kicking off at 3pm, as the Reds chase their 17th Community Shield title.
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Gravenberch’s absence has raised eyebrows on social media, with many fans previously expecting him to start.
Liverpool will be without Ryan Gravenberch for the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley, with Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai starting in midfield
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The Dutchman is suspended for next Friday’s Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth.
However, he isn't involved in today's contest because, according to the Liverpool Echo, his partner gave birth on Saturday evening.
As a result, he did not travel to London with the squad.
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Alexis Mac Allister and 16-year-old prospect Trey Nyoni are the other central midfielders named on Arne Slot’s bench.
In attack, Hugo Ekitike leads the line, flanked by Mohamed Salah on the right and Cody Gakpo on the left.
Alisson returns between the sticks, having missed the last two matchdays after being granted leave from the club’s pre-season tour of Japan for family reasons.
Liverpool have handed debuts to Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong for today's Community Shield contest with Crystal Palace
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Van Dijk, back to captain the side, partners Ibrahima Konate in central defence, with Wataru Endo offering cover as an auxiliary centre-back from the bench.
Jeremie Frimpong starts at right-back and Milos Kerkez on the left, while Andy Robertson is among the substitutes.
Kostas Tsimikas is not involved either amid growing transfer speculation.
The Greece international, who joined from Olympiakos in 2020, is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and other Premier League clubs.
His absence further fuels rumours that he could be on the move before the transfer window closes.
Joe Gomez remains sidelined after an Achilles problem was identified during the Hong Kong leg of Liverpool’s summer tour. His recovery timeline has yet to be confirmed.
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Young winger Rio Ngumoha, who has been a standout performer in pre-season, is again named among the substitutes, continuing his integration into the senior set-up.
Liverpool’s lineup under Slot reflects a balance between returning stars and summer opportunities for younger talent, as they look to set the tone for the 2024–25 campaign with silverware at Wembley.