Liverpool have gone for firepower from the start as they prepare to face Ipswich Town at Portman Road, with Alexander Isak leading the attack and new signing Bradley Barcola named among the substitutes. 🔥🔴
The Reds are desperate to get their first Premier League victory of the season after consecutive 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. Manager Andoni Iraola now has another opportunity to get his side firing, and he has made one major defensive change for the trip to Ipswich.
🧤 Alisson starts in goal, while Ronald Araújo comes into the defence alongside Jérémy Jacquet and captain Virgil van Dijk, with Milos Kerkez operating at left-back.
The midfield pairing of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai gets the responsibility of controlling the tempo, while Florian Wirtz is given the freedom to create in the attacking midfield role. ✨
And then comes the exciting attacking trio supporting Isak. 😮💨🔥
🇪🇸 Victor Muñoz
🇳🇱 Cody Gakpo
🇩🇪 Florian Wirtz
🇸🇪 Alexander Isak
Isak’s presence at the top of the attack will be one of the biggest storylines at Portman Road. Liverpool have invested heavily in their forward line, and supporters will be expecting the Swedish striker to make his presence felt. 🎯
But the biggest anticipation surrounds Bradley Barcola. 👀🔥
The French winger, who arrived from Paris Saint-Germain in a huge summer deal, has been named on the bench rather than thrown straight into the starting XI. Reports indicate that his lack of a full pre-season contributed to the decision to ease him into action.
That means Liverpool supporters could have a dangerous weapon waiting to be unleashed in the second half. 🚀
If Ipswich begin to tire, Barcola’s pace, direct running and ability to attack defenders could completely change the complexion of the game. One moment of inspiration from the Frenchman could be enough to send the travelling Reds into absolute madness. 🤯🔴
🪑 Liverpool’s bench: Mamardashvili, Endo, Tsimikas, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Nyoni, Koumas, Ngumoha and Barcola.
The pressure is building around Iraola after Liverpool’s opening two league matches ended in frustrating draws, and tonight presents another major test. Ipswich have already shown they can be dangerous at home, making Liverpool’s need for a fast start even more important.
🔥 ISAK STARTS. WIRTZ STARTS. GAKPO STARTS. ARAÚJO STARTS. BARCOLA WAITS.
Liverpool have packed the bench with options, but the message from the starting XI is crystal clear: the Reds want all three points. 🔴💪🏆
