Liverpool are set to face Chelsea next in the Premier League, with Arne Slot confronted by some tricky selection decisions.
Liverpool endured consecutive defeats for only the second time under Arne Slot’s management after a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray on Tuesday night in the Champions League. The sole goal arrived in the 16th minute when Victor Osimhen converted a penalty following referee Clement Turpin’s decision that Dominik Szoboszlai had fouled Baris Alper Yilmaz.
Now, Slot’s team faces another significant challenge to prove their Premier League credentials as they travel to Chelsea on Saturday evening.
Here, we explore potential changes Slot might consider for his next match.
Right-back dilemma
Another underwhelming display from Ibrahima Konate has raised the very real chance of the Frenchman being dropped, with Joe Gomez potentially stepping in at centre-back alongside Virgil van Dijk at Stamford Bridge.
With Giovanni Leoni sidelined for the season, the only other viable option for the role is Wataru Endo, although Ryan Gravenberch has also filled in there at times this campaign.
Dominik Szoboszlai was deployed again at right-back against Galatasaray, with Jeremie Frimpong pushed further up into midfield and Conor Bradley left on the bench. All three remain contenders for the position as Slot has yet to settle on a definitive choice.
Milos Kerkez was among several Liverpool players who underperformed and is now facing pressure from Andy Robertson at left-back.
