Jurgen Klopp has suggested Liverpool’s line-up against Brentford could change if more midfielders are missing.
Injuries to Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Baicetic and Curtis Jones and the suspension of Alexis McAllister have limited options in midfield.
Ryan Gravenburch’s availability is also questionable due to a minor knee problem. Jurgen Klopp in the Liverpool team against Brentford.
Klopp has backed the idea of using Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield and has recognized his potential in that position.However, he stressed that the skills of Alexander-Arnold, one of the best right-backs in the world, should not be overlooked. “Yeah, I think it probably depends on the situation, the opponent, etc.
We know he can play there. We must not forget that completely, because if we put him there, we would lose one of the best right-backs in the world. He is, of course, the choice for this position.”Jurgen Klopp said: The starting lineup may change depending on Gravenberg’s situation.
Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to start and his absence could mean Wataru Endo gets his first Premier League start since August. Harvey Elliott could step in if Gravenbirch doesn’t recover in time.If these players start, Klopp may not have midfielders on the bench.
A possible solution could be for Alexander-Arnold to play as a midfielder and Joe Gomez to play at right-back.
Despite the selection issues, Klopp has faced situations like this before and is likely to consider other options for the game. Alexander-Arnold has experience in the leading role. As an inverted defender last season, he performed brilliantly in midfield during England’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
