France Forward Fit for Liverpool's Anfield Clash

Liverpool have been handed a timely boost at Anfield, with their France forward cleared to start the Premier League encounter after shaking off the cramp that cut short his night in Wednesday’s win over Atletico Madrid.

Any lingering concern from that second-half substitution has been put to bed. He leads the line again, a central figure in a side that has been subtly but noticeably tweaked.

Ryan Gravenberch, Kostas Tsimikas and Victor Munoz are all drafted into the XI, with Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister and Rio Ngumoha making way. Fresh legs, different angles, a slightly altered balance across the pitch.

On the bench, there is another positive sight. Cody Gakpo returns to the matchday squad after his recent fitness issue and is named among the substitutes, adding extra firepower if the game tightens or turns frantic late on.

Liverpool’s starting line-up at Anfield reads: Alisson; Van Dijk, Jacquet, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Tsimikas, Munoz, Barcola, Araujo, Gravenberch.

With the France forward fit, new energy in the side, and Gakpo back in reserve, Liverpool arrive at this home fixture armed with options – and expectation.