Sports

Liverpool Vs Arsenal Everything You Needs To Know About The Match

 

Both Liverpool and Arsenal are in the US to prepare for the upcoming season, as the Premier League giants are set to face off at Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday.

The Reds, under new boss Arne Slot, defeated Real Betis 1-0 last Friday. The Gunners are coming off a 2-1 win over Manchester United.

The Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, a sensation at Bologna, has completed his move to Arsenal, with whom he has signed a “long-term” contract and who he has already joined for their pre-season training camp in the United States.

“Last season, Riccardo was a prominent figure in their defensive line, emerging as one of the strongest and most consistent players in Serie A. He played a fundamental role in helping Bologna to an impressive fifth position and qualification for the Champions League for the first time in 60 years,” said Arsenal.

READ ALSO  Big blow for Barcelona as Ronald Araujo shown straight red card for last man challenge

“It is a great signing and gives us enormous strength to reinforce our defence. Riccardo has great personality and character, with specific skills that will make us stronger in our effort to win important trophies,” said Mikel Arteta, his coach.

Team news & squads

Liverpool team news

Baring Andrew RobertsonDiogo JotaDominik Szoboszlai and Vitezlav Jaros, the rest of the 14 Liverpool players involved at Euro 2024 and the Copas are yet to return from their break.

Curtis Jones is a doubt after picking up a knock in the Betis win, so 21-year-old Tyler Morton could partner Wataru Endo in the middle.

READ ALSO  Champions League: Gundogan picks team he wants Barcelona to play in final

With Caoimhin Kelleher in goal, Conor BradleyJarell QuansahSepp van den Berg and Kostas Tsimikas are likely to start at the back.

Liverpool possible XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van den Berg, Tsimikas; Endo, Morton; Salah, Szoboszlai, Elliott; Jota.

Position Players
Goalkeepers: Kelleher, Pitaluga, Jaros
Defenders: Robertson, Tsimikas, Phillips, Chambers, Beck, Van den Berg, Quansah
Midfielders: Endo, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliott, Bajcetic, McConnell, Morton, Bradley, Stephenson, Davies, Nyoni
Forwards: Salah, Carvalho, Gordon, Doak, Nallo, Koumas, Blair

 

Arsenal team news

Names such as Declan RiceAaron RamsdaleBukayo SakaDavid Raya and William Saliba are not part of the tour as a result of their recent international sojourns.

READ ALSO  Jurgen Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Meanwhile, Gabriel MagalhaesKai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli have all linked up with the squad in the US and also partook in the United win.

Youngster Ethan Nwaneri would also continue to feature.

Arsenal possible XI: Hein; White, Timber, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Nwaneri; Jesus, Havertz, Martinelli.

Position Players
Goalkeepers: Setford, Nygaard, Rojas, Hein
Defenders: White, Zinchenko, Timber, Nichols, Kiwior, Heaven, Rekik, Gabriel
Midfielders: Partey, Jorginho, Rosiak, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Vieira, Nwaneri, Oulad M’Hand, Gower, Havertz
Forwards: Trossard, Nelson, Sagoe Jr, Jesus, Nketiah, Martinelli

 

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button