I think Endo coming off early Klopp will be looking to start him against Arsenal so it’s a choice between Graverberch, Jones or Elliott and I’d go with Jones.
I think I’d stick with Nunez on the left. His second half deserved a goal.
Yep, Gakpo added shape and Nunez looked just as dangerous on the left. My slight concern about Diaz (had it for a while) is that he runs teams ragged but rarely nails the final pass or finish. Suppose you could say similar for Nunez but at least he’s bagging assists.
Mac won’t play in 2023, from what I understood. But should be back in one of the first games of 2024.
I’d be leaning towards benching Diaz and going with Gakpo and Nunez again. I know Nunez played the full game. If he’s able and can give us at least 60 minutes, I’d do it.
It would give us tactical flexibility of swapping their positions, if we need Nunez central or Gakpo.
True, but we could have two other men coming back from injury. Yesterday, Lijnders mentioned Gravenberch was only fatigued and Jota was just “two or three days” away. Hopefully, both of them can make the bench at least (missing Diogo especially!).
Don’t think Jota will make it here. He said that the hamstring injury needs 2-3 extra days just to make sure it’s good, not that he’ll be back in 2-3 days.
Ali
Gomez Konate Virgil Kostas
Trent Endo Szobo
Jones
Salah Nunez
Actually no, Harvey deserves a start…would be incredibly harsh to leave him out. Maybe drop Endo for this one. Trent and Jones double pivot and Szobo Harvey in front.