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title: "Opinion: Wholesale changes needed as Liverpool prepare for run-in"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/opinion-wholesale-changes-needed-as-liverpool-prepare-for-run-in/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-03-20T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-03-20T08:00:00Z"
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# Opinion: Wholesale changes needed as Liverpool prepare for run-in

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2022/03/19/virals-liverpool-make-informal-offer-to-sign-alexander-isak/) manager Jurgen Klopp should make wholesale changes to the starting lineup for the FA Cup quarter-final clash with Nottingham Forest.

Whilst the Reds will be dreaming of an [unprecedented quadruple](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60742994) as the last international break looms, there remains a necessity to utilise the entire squad.

Having swept aside all before them in recent weeks, a shot at immortality is suddenly upon Klopp’s side and some [smart rotation](https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1453454136599531524) here could stand them in positive stead.

> That's now 5 goals in as many [@Carabao\_Cup](https://twitter.com/Carabao_Cup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) games for Takumi Minamino 🙌
>
> Love it, [@takumina0116](https://twitter.com/takumina0116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚽️ [pic.twitter.com/8T2I6b8gLF](https://t.co/8T2I6b8gLF)
>
> — Liverpool FC (@LFC) [October 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1453454136599531524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Albeit now a pivotal stage of the competition and the case of a serious threat posed by [playoff-chasing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table) Forest, in the likes of Takumi Minamino, Divock Origi, Harvey Elliott and Joe Gomez, the Reds now have impressive strength in depth.

A host of big-name stars may be rested for this one as one player who is definitely [ruled out](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/trent-alexander-arnold-sustains-hamstring-injury) is Trent Alexander-Arnold due to a hamstring injury.

Here’s how we think Klopp should lineup at the City Ground…

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

**Predicted XI**: Alisson; Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas; James Milner, Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita; Takumi Minamino, Roberto Firmino, Divock Origi.

**Predicted Subs**: Caoimhin Kelleher, Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip, Andy Robertson, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Thiago.

This lineup will give Klopp an opportunity to see Gomez at right-back, something that could be required when [domestic action returns](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) with Alexander-Arnold sidelined.

Furthermore, with the likes of Van Dijk and Firmino in situ, it gives the side [enough experience and quality](https://www.whoscored.com/PlayerComparison) to prevail whilst also allowing the German boss to rotate from the bench if possible.

With both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah set to face off in a [crucial match](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/egypt-v-senegal/4qw1tuyawu0mcj3af5uob8xec) over the break, both should be given a full rest ahead of the exertions to come.