Arne Slot has opted for a single change to his starting XI as Liverpool prepare to face bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Molineux on Tuesday evening.
Coming off the back of four consecutive wins across all competitions, the Reds are looking to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race in the first of two scheduled meetings between these sides this week.
The return of Jeremie Frimpong
The headline inclusion sees Jeremie Frimpong return to the starting lineup at right-back. He replaces Joe Gomez, who returns to the bench after making his first start in several months over the weekend.
Slot has been transparent about the need to manage Gomez’s workload following his return from injury, and Frimpong’s inclusion offers a more offensive profile.
The Dutchman’s ability to beat his marker is expected to be a primary weapon in dismantling a Wolves side likely to employ a deep-lying defensive block.
Slot’s confidence in wingback impact
Reflecting on Frimpong’s recent contributions, Slot highlighted the defender’s creative output following the reverse fixture in December. The manager noted that when fit, Frimpong’s ability to provide service is vital, citing his recent assists against both Tottenham and Wolves as proof of his importance to the system.
With Alisson Becker anchoring the goal, Frimpong joins a settled defensive unit featuring Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, and Milos Kerkez.
Midfield stability and offensive firepower
The midfield engine room remains unchanged, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch providing the platform for Dominik Szoboszlai to operate in advanced areas. Despite the ongoing absence of Florian Wirtz due to a back injury, the front three remains formidable.
Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo flank Hugo Ekitike, who continues to lead the line as the Reds look to exploit a Wolves defense that has struggled for consistency this season.
Bench strength and future rotation
With an FA Cup trip to Molineux scheduled just three days after this fixture, Slot has kept several high-quality options in reserve. The bench features a blend of experience and youth, with Federico Chiesa and Curtis Jones joined by emerging talents like Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.
This depth may prove crucial as Liverpool navigates a congested fixture list that requires careful squad management to maintain their winning streak.
Liverpool Starting XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Substitutes: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Robertson, Ramsay, Jones, Nyoni, Morrison, Chiesa, Ngumoha.
