As such, Ryan Gravenberch is reinstated into the midfield here, after he missed the Brentford trip due to serving a suspension.
He will slot back into the centre of the park at Anfield, partnering Alexis Mac Allister, while Trey Nyoni is a surprise starter.
Gakpo also makes his comeback on the left flank, while Lewis Koumas and Rio Ngumoha complete the front three.
Selected: Cody Gakpo
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Ronald Araujo spoke alongside Iraola at the pre-match press conference, suggesting he was in line to start, and he slots in at right-back.
Kostas Tsimikas comes in at left-back, while Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet shield Alisson.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Nyoni; Gakpo, Koumas; Ngumoha
Subs: Barcola, Chambers, Danns, Gomez, Isak, Kerkez, Laffey, Mamardashvili, McDonnell, Wirtz, Woodman
Injured: Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Ekitike, Leoni, Bradley
Ineligible: Chiesa, Endo
Time and date: 8pm BST on Tuesday October 20, 2026
Venue: Anfield
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