Date: Sunday 3rd September, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Stadium Anfield
Referee Simon Hooper (England)
Goal Scorer:
Liverpool
While Van Dijk's straight red card from last weekend carries a one-game ban, the Dutchman is at risk of being hit with a lengthier suspension due to a charge of improper conduct, having allegedly used insulting language towards the officials as he reluctantly made his way off the field.
As fans wait with bated breath to learn the outcome of the charge, Klopp will at least be forced to work around the absence of Van Dijk this weekend, and the Reds boss has also conceded that Ibrahima Konate will not return from an unspecified injury in time for the game either.
Joe Gomez and Joel Matip could therefore form the defensive wall in front of Alisson Becker, while Thiago Alcantara has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hip injury, but Curtis Jones has fully recovered from an ankle concern.
Speaking of midfielders, Ryan Gravenberch's arrival from Bayern Munich was confirmed late on deadline day, but a debut this weekend is unlikely.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Matip, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Aston Villa
Meanwhile, Villa boss Emery has no fresh fitness concerns to report from either of their most recent successes against Hibs or Burnley, but long-term knee victims Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings remain sidelined alongside Jacob Ramsey (ankle) and ex-Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho (thigh).
First-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has also been struggling with a minor calf issue over the past week and is touch-and-go for the weekend, as is Alex Moreno, whose thigh injury may or may not heal in time for him to be involved here.
The Lions were active on transfer deadline day with the loan signing of Clement Lenglet from Barcelona, but Emery may see no need to alter his effective defensive formula for the time being.
Aston Villa possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres; Cash, Kamara, Luiz, Digne; McGinn, Diaby; Watkins
Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Aston Villa
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