Dominik Szoboszlai on the ball during Liverpool's training session at the Chobani Stadium, Istanbul
Dominik Szoboszlai on the ball during Liverpool's training session at the Chobani Stadium, Istanbul(Image: Photo by Cemal Yurttas/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Liverpool will look to put the disappointment of losing to Arsenal at Anfield behind them on Wednesday evening when they take on Turkish side Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
The Reds have a perfect record in the Champions League so far this season and will be hopeful of maintaining their 100% start against a Super Lig side that is currently led by former Kop favourite Dirk Kuyt.
Andoi Iraola will be without the services of midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who is suffering from a heel problem. The Dutchman was an unused substitute against the Gunners last Sunday, but with another important Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace to plan for at the weekend, Liverpool's Spanish boss may look to shuffle his pack with one eye on Selhurst Park.
The ECHO's Liverpool FC writers have picked their own starting XIs for this Matchday 4 encounter.
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Ian Doyle
If the Premier League is proving a little pesky for Liverpool so far this season, the Champions League has been anything but.
Fenerbahce away in Istanbul, though, will surely be a very difficult test. What, then, is Reds boss Andoni Iraola to do?
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There will be changes, but not in goal. That's Alisson Becker. And there should be a bit of a switch in defence, with Kostas Tsimikas coming in at left-back and Joe Gomez at right-back. Ronald Araujo can shuffle across to join Virgil van Dijk at centre-back.
In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister continues but can be joined by Dominik Szoboszlai at the base, with Florian Wirtz continuing as the number 10.
And up top, Cody Gakpo can lead the line with Rio Ngumoha on the right and Bradley Barcola on the left.
My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Araujo, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Barcola; Gakpo.
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Paul Gorst
So no Ryan Gravenberch hands Dominik Szoboszlai the chance to return, but I am sticking with Trey Nyoni for this one. There is definitely a talent there and I am intrigued to see what his ceiling can be in this Reds' midfield.
At the back, I expect Kostas Tsimikas to replace Milos Kerkez and Ronald Araujo, Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk to all keep their places. Alexis Mac Allister starts alongside Nyoni in midfield.
Victor Munoz returns for me in the right-wing position and I am going to give Bradley Barcola a breather on the left. Cody Gakpo can shuffle over to that side. Florian Wirtz plays in the No.10 role and Alexander Isak leads the line.
My team (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Theo Squires
Andoni Iraola has managed his squad well so far during his Liverpool reign, and I’d expect him to rotate again against Fenerbahce despite the intimidating atmosphere the Reds are set to face.
I’d rest Ronald Araujo and start Joe Gomez at right-back for this one, with Kostas Tsimikas coming in for Milos Kerkez on the opposing flank.
In midfield, Trey Nyoni keeps his place alongside Alexis Mac Allister. But Florian Wirtz can drop to the bench, with Dominik Szoboszlai instead getting the nod at number 10 following his return from injury.
It’s all change on the wings, with Victor Munoz starting on the right and Rio Ngumoha coming back in on the left.
Alexander Isak can lead the line though, with the Reds then having Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo to all call upon during the second half.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Ronald Araujo of Liverpool celebrates after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on October 25, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Ronald Araujo celebrates after Liverpool's win over Brighton (Jan Kruger/Getty Images)