So far, Liverpool have played seven pre-season fixtures this summer. The Reds have defeated the likes of Tranmere Rovers, Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic, Huddersfield Town and AC Milan. On the other hand, they have lost two games against Chelsea and Roma.
The Merseysiders will play their next pre-season game against Spanish champions Barcelona on 6th August at Wembley.
Taking into consideration that his side will play Arsenal in the Premier League on 14th August, Klopp may look to start the strongest possible side against the La Liga giants.
In such a scenario, the German manager may make more than a few changes in the starting XI that featured in the defeat against Roma.
Expect Simon Mignolet to replace new signing Alex Manninger in goal. As far as the defense is concerned, Alberto Moreno should return to replace James Milner.
Coutinho will likely replace Ojo to line up with Firmino and Mane in the attack. Here is Klopp’s potential 4-2-3-1 XI for Liverpool vs Barcelona.
Klopp's Potential 4-2-3-1 XI for Liverpool vs Barcelona – Stars Return
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The Liverpool line-up could not have been more mediocre.
LFC clearly need 2 signings –
1. LB —i’d go for defensive solidity rather than swashbuckling > Jonas Hector.
Quality should always override concerns over price; pay the money and stop deliveries from the wings.
2. As much as it seems strange to say it, LFC need another AM; In particular a “David Silva” type player. Someone to link up through the middle, and thread the final pass, and/or link with Origi/Coutinho/Firmino/Mane.
This would immediately mean one of Firmino or Sturridge makes way and the side switches to a 4-3-3:
mignolet;
clyne, lovren, klavan, hector;
can, (henderson/wijnaldum), AM*;
mane, (origi/sturridge/firmino), coutinho;
This line up would be best for premier league also. But pls buy new left back n replace moreno.