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Liverpool team predicted to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League at Molineux.
Liverpool can bolster their chances of a Premier League top-five finish when they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Reds’ chances of qualifying for the Champions League is in their own hands after a 5-2 victory over West Ham United. Arne Slot’s side moved up to fifth in the table - and are three points ahead of Chelsea after they lost 2-1 to Arsenal.
A win for Liverpool at Wolves will see them go six points clear of Chelsea and level on points with Aston Villa. The Reds face Wolves twice in four days as they head to Molineux on Friday in the FA Cup fifth round.
But all of the focus will be on the league fixture. Rob Edwards’ side may be bottom of the table but they are a tricky opponent, having battled from two goals behind to draw against Arsenal and beat Aston Villa last time out.
Liverpool head to the Black Country without players again, with Florian Wirtz ruled out with a back issue. Slot has plenty to ponder when it comes to his starting line-up. Here
GK - Alisson Becker
Had to make a big save in the first half against West Ham and the No.1 stopper will have to stay alert once again.
RB - Curtis Jones
Slot has admitted that Jeremie Frimpong may still not be able to start given his injury issues this season. Liverpool will also be cautious with Joe Gomez given his fitness problems in recent years. Therefore, Slot may have to deploy a midfielder in the right-back role once again and it could be Jones rather than Dominik Szoboszlai.
CB - Ibrahima Konate
The France international has turned around his form superbly and fans are now desperate for Konate to sign a new contract.
CB - Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain is in imperious form and is such a threat from set-pieces of late.
LB - Andy Robertson
Milos Kerkez has not put a foot wrong of late but Slot may feel he just needs fresh legs so Robertson could return.
CM - Ryan Gravenberch
The Dutchman has started every Premier League game he’s been available for and there seems no reason why he will lose his berth.
CM - Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool’s newly-crowned talisman featured in a more attacking role against West Ham but he could be switched deeper to face Wolves.
RW - Mo Salah
The Egyptian remains completely out of sorts but Slot will be hoping that Salah can play his way back into form with a goal.
AM - Alexis Mac Allister
Netted two goals in as many games and utilising Mac Allister’s qualities in the final third with Wirtz out could make sense.
LW - Cody Gakpo
Badly needed his goal against West Ham and that might be the springboard needed to a strong finish to the season.
ST - Hugo Ekitike
The France international notched a goal and two assists against West Ham - yet admitted he’s not happy at some of the chances he has missed this season.
Mamardashvili, Woodman, Kerkez, Frimpong, Gomez, Nyoni, Chiesa, Ngumoha, Morrison.
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