Confirmed line-ups as Gomez returns

Liverpool will likely be trying to increase their Champions League qualification hopes with a win over West Ham at Anfield this afternoon.

The Reds head into the weekend motion sitting sixth within the Premier League desk – degree on factors with fifth-placed Chelsea and three adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United. With issues so tight within the race for Champions League qualification, Liverpool know they’ll’t afford any slip-ups at residence to the Hammers at the moment.

Arne Slot has made one change from the facet that began through the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest final trip with Joe Gomez coming into the defence. That enables Dominic Szoboszlai to maneuver right into a extra acquainted midfield position which means Curtis Jones drops out.

Alisson Becker retains purpose as soon as once more whereas Ibrahima Konate companions Virgil van Dijk in the midst of Liverpool’s defence. Milos Kerkez is chosen forward of Andrew Robertson at left-back as soon as once more.

Ryan Gravenberch begins within the holding position for Liverpool with Alexis Mac Allister retaining his place in the midst of the park. Mohamed Salah lines-up on the precise wing with Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike making-up the entrance three.

As for West Ham, Aaron Wan-Bissaka begins at right-back whereas Kostas Mavropanos and Axel Disasi are partnered within the again 4. Tomas Soucek begins in midfield whereas Mateus Fernandes additionally retains his place.

Jarrad Bowen and Crysencio Summerville assist Valentin Castellanos within the West Ham assault this afternoon. Callum Wilson, subsequently, is known as among the many substitutes together with Adama Traoré and Mohamadou Kante.

Listed here are the confirmed line-ups: