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Liverpool lineup vs Wolves: Alexander-Arnold starts, Jones dropped

By Neelabhra Roy

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, Andy Robertson, and Fabinho of Liverpool warm up with their teammates prior to the UEFA Champions League Group D stage match between Liverpool FC and Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on December 01, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Byrne - Pool/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, Andy Robertson, and Fabinho of Liverpool warm up with their teammates prior to the UEFA Champions League Group D stage match between Liverpool FC and Ajax Amsterdam at Anfield on December 01, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Byrne - Pool/Getty Images) /
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Liverpool, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson
Liverpool, Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson (Photo by JON SUPER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

CM- Jordan Henderson

The Liverpool skipper had a fitness issue against Ajax but given that Klopp hasn’t spoken anything about it in his pre-match press conference, there’s a very good chance of him starting against Wolves.

Henderson scored against Nuno Espirito Santo’s team at Anfield last season and will be looking to put in a solid performance from the middle of the park.

CM-  Georginio Wijnaldum

The Dutchman has been producing some really good performances for Liverpool lately and he will probably start this weekend. Wijnaldum has been vital to the team and given the injuries, we are just finding out how much his importance was overlooked.

While there is a good chance of him starting, it may not be much of a surprise if Klopp decides to give him a rest and start Naby Keita. In his pre-match press conference, the Liverpool boss also mentioned that the Guinean international could feature against Wolves.

AM- Roberto Firmino

This is a real tricky one to choose- the third midfield spot. Curtis Jones has been doing quite well for the team lately, scoring the winner against Ajax amongst other things. However, given the fixture congestion, there’s a fair chance of Klopp benching him.

For now, I am going with Firmino to play as a No.10 on Sunday. The Brazilian will be expected to create scoring opportunities for his teammates while also trying to find the net himself if he starts. That said, it won’t be much of a surprise if Klopp opts to play Jones this weekend.