Liverpool could make six changes against Crystal Palace as Jurgen Klopp considers overhaul
Liverpool's hopes of a trophy treble were almost certainly dashed following a dismal night against Atalanta in the Europa League on Thursday.
A much-changed Reds were thumped 3-0 at home in a defeat that matched their heaviest-ever reverse at Anfield in European competition.
Liverpool now turn their attentions back to the Premier League with the visit of Crystal Palace on Sunday. And here we look ahead to the changes Jurgen Klopp could make when his team are next in action.
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Having surprised with an understrength team in midweek, Klopp is almost certain to go as strong as possible with the Reds looking, at least temporarily, to go top of the table. But the form and fitness of several players makes that a less than straightforward task.
In goal, Alisson Becker hasn't quite returned to full training just yet, meaning Caoimhin Kelleher will continue between the sticks despite his mistake in allowing Atalanta's first goal to go through him. At left-back, Kostas Tsimikas looked understandably rusty on Thursday on only his second start since December with Andy Robertson, a lively substitute, poised to return.
Joe Gomez is an option in all defensive positions but seemed jaded against Atalanta and could be due a rest. Conor Bradley is likely to come in at right-back with Trent-Alexander Arnold still building up fitness, while Jarell Quansah could return at centre-back with neither Virgil van Dijk nor Ibrahima Konate covering themselves in glory on Thursday. Joel Matip is out for the season.
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