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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Liverpool: Salah, Smith Rowe, Martinelli?

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) and Arsenal's German-born Portuguese defender Cedric Soares (C)congratulate goalscorer Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 13, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) and Arsenal's German-born Portuguese defender Cedric Soares (C)congratulate goalscorer Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 13, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Arsenal – Will Salah be Fit?

The big question mark for Klopp’s side is whether or not Mohamed Salah will be available to play after hobbling off with a foot injury against Brighton last time out.

Well, even if he is, that means Diogo Jota will come in. Jota, who we all know, loves playing against Arsenal.

He’s scored three against them already this season. Fun.

Goalkeeper & Defenders

Alisson (GK) – He isn’t as cool on the ball as everyone may think he is. Still world class, mind you.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB) – Everything about TAA is crucial to Wednesday’s game: his contributions in the final third and Arsenal getting in behind him

Joel Matip (CB) – Going injury free, Matip has been quietly excellent this season.

Virgil van Dijk (CB) – The third best centre-back on the pitch on Wednesday.

Andrew Robertson (LB) – Even when you think he isn’t having his best season he sits third in the Premier League assists table with nine. One of the most complete full-backs in Europe.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 12: Fabinho of Liverpool battles for possession with Neal Maupay of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at American Express Community Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Jordan Henderson (CM) – Will he be a target for Arsenal? The Liverpool captain is someone it’s best to limit on the ball as his progressive passing numbers have been excellent all season.

Fabinho (DM) – Someone who revels in the lone No.6 role, if Thomas Partey could add some of the Brazilian’s goalscoring prowess to his game he’d be on another planet.

Thiago Alcantara (CM) – Watching how Odegaard jinks away with the ball does draw some comparisons to Thiago, who has been one of the most aesthetically pleasing footballers on the planet for a number of years.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal in action with Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Forwards

Diogo Jota (RW) – It does appear as if Salah will miss this one out and if he does it isn’t especially reassuring for Arsenal fans since Jota has netted seven goals in his ten appearances against them.

Usually fielded through the middle, he might have to move onto the right in a fluid front three.

Sadio Mane (ST) – Opting against using Firmino or Jota recently with Mane through the middle, Klopp might stick with his plan although there is sure to be endless interchanging across the forward line.

Luis Diaz (LW) – To arrive in the English north west from Portugal in the middle of winter and hit the ground running like he has is frightening.

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This lad is scarily quick and poor Cedric is going to have nightmares even thinking about facing him. What a signing and what a player.

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