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Liverpool will be looking to start their new Premier League campaign on the front foot against last season’s championship winner Leeds. Marcelo Bielsa has already warned the Reds that “Anfield is not Anfield if it is not full” as the Whites look at a potential surprise.
Jurgen Klopp’s ended their preseason campaign with a 7-2 win over Blackpool last weekend.
Now the real football begins and Liverpool hopes to be pushed to the end by the rest of the so-called Big Six.
While much speculation remains surrounding a proposed move for Thiago Alcanatara, Liverpool have only added one new signing to their ranks in the form of Kostas Tsimikas.
Klopp has admitted that late decisions will be made on the new kid, Jordan Henderson and Xherdan Shaqiri before the clash.
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The PFA Young Player of the Year was absent in the preseason but played in England’s 0-0 draw with Denmark.
Like Joe Gomez, who will line up alongside Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson against Alisson.
In midfield, there will be no way out for Captain Henderson, but James Milner should take his place.
Joining him will be Fabinho at the base of the midfield and Gini Wijnaldum, whose future remains uncertain.
Despite that, his professionalism has never been questioned and remains part of Klopp’s plans for the new season.
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Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino will lead the line and look to get off the mark in style.
There is still a slim chance that Takumi Minamino could be summoned to the starting lineup.
The Japanese international has made great strides during the preseason, scoring his first goal against Arsenal at Wembley.
He has gained in confidence and is now making an offer to make his mark at Anfield following his £ 7.25 million trade in January from RB Salzburg.
Naby Keita could also have a chance, he has also drawn attention in recent months.
Liverpool predicted XI vs Leeds (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gómez, van Dijk, Robertson; Milner, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
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