Ipswich vs Liverpool: Latest team news, injuries and predicted lineup

Arne Slot gets his first taste of the Premier League...

Aug 14, 2024 - 12:00

Ipswich vs Liverpool: Latest team news, injuries and predicted lineup

Liverpool manager Arne Slot — Slot leads Liverpool into a new era (Picture: Fantasista/Getty Images)

Liverpool begin the Arne Slot era away to newly promoted Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

The Reds begin the new campaign without a single major addition to the squad with Martin Zubimendi rejecting interest from Anfield to stay with Real Sociedad.

At this stage, it is unlikely the club will try to sign an alternative midfielder, leaving Slot with the squad he inherited from Jurgen Klopp as he bids to replicate his success in Netherlands in the Premier League.

The Liverpool boss has a relatively clean bill of health with no notable absentees heading into the opening weekend – with the exception of youngster Bobby Clark, who has also been strongly linked with a move away.

Andy Robertson suffered a minor injury during Scotland’s ill-fated Euro 2024 campaign in Germany, missing the pre-season tour of the US.

While he did not feature in those friendly games, the 30-year-old has made steady progress on the training pitch and got 60 minutes under his belt against Las Palmas on Sunday in one of two friendly contests played that day.

Liverpool enjoyed a fine pre-season campaign, including a thumping win over Manchester United, with Diogo Jota the manager’s preferred option to lead the line.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota — Jota in good form during pre-season (Picture: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

The Portugal international could get the nod once again ahead of Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo. Ryan Gravenberch also started matches against United and Sevilla in the heart of midfield.

Luis Diaz was this week linked with a sensational move to Manchester City – reports which were subsequently denied by both clubs.

Kieran McKenna meanwhile remains at the helm at Portland Road, rejecting the overtures of Chelsea and Manchester United to stay on at Ipswich after guiding them to back-to-back promotions.

Liverpool 4-3-3 v2 lineup — Metro’s predicted line-up.

The club have been busy this summer, making Omari Hutchinson’s move permanent after paying a club record fee to sign him from Chelsea.

Liam Delap has also joined their attack after his £20million arrival from Manchester City, having also signed Jacob Greaves from Hull City at the back.