Liverpool’s predicted lineup for the Community Shield: Naby Keita starts

Liverpool, Ismaila Sarr, Divock Origi (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Liverpool, Ismaila Sarr, Divock Origi (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
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Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson

Trent Alexander-Arnold missed Liverpool’s friendlies against Vfb Stuttgart and Red Bull Salzburg due to a minor knock but he could make the XI. However, it won’t be a surprise if Klopp omits him from the lineup as a precaution and starts Neco Williams who received some first-team opportunities during the end of 2018/19.

Andy Robertson will undoubtedly start at left-back and will be eager to aid Liverpool defensively and offensively.

Virgil van Dijk sustained a cut to his eye during the friendly against Salzburg but Klopp said that it was nothing serious. Hence, he’ll manage to get a start on Saturday and will most likely be wearing the captain’s armband. The Dutchman will be expected to give the Arsenal attackers a hard time.

Given that Joel Matip is yet to fully recover from the injury he sustained against Everton, we’ll once again see Joe Gomez partnering Van Dijk.