The Aporia
Alisson is expected to reclaim his position as Liverpool's starting goalkeeper for their upcoming match against Bournemouth, replacing Giorgi Mamardashvili, who had a mixed performance during the recent game against Spurs. This decision follows confirmation from manager Andoni Iraola at a pre-match press conference where he stated that there are no fresh injury concerns, though long-term injuries to Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, Federico Chiesa, and Conor Bradley continue to affect the squad.
Despite criticism for his slow start to the season, Neco Wirtz is predicted to start in the No10 role ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning midfield trio. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak is expected to lead the attack as he aims to break a four-game goal drought.
The articles predict that both Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who scored in a recent cup tie against Tottenham, have options for higher playing positions if Iraola decides to shift formations. This could potentially see Szoboszlai pushed upfield while maintaining the Ryan Gravenberch and Mac Allister double pivot.