Crystal Palace is set to face off against Liverpool with some exciting changes in their lineup. Oliver Glasner has decided to give Ismaila Sarr his first start in the Premier League, adding a fresh attacking dynamic to the team. This means that star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will be sitting this one out, as Eddie Nketiah takes the lead up front, a position he hasn’t played in since his move from Arsenal.
Joining Sarr in the attacking unit is Eberechi Eze, who unfortunately missed out on the England squad this week. The midfield will see Chelsea loanee Trevoh Chalobah making his debut for Crystal Palace, lining up alongside Maxence Lacroix and Marc Guehi in defense. Jefferson Lerma has been shifted into midfield to partner with Adam Wharton, creating a strong core for the team.
One of the most exciting developments is the inclusion of Caleb Kporha in the matchday squad for the first time in his career. The 18-year-old academy graduate has been training consistently with the first team and has shown promise in various positions, particularly as a wing-back.
The lineup for Crystal Palace is as follows: Henderson, Munoz, Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Lerma, Eze, Sarr, Nketiah, with substitutes including Turner, Ward, Mateta, Schlupp, Clyne, Kamada, Hughes, Umeh, and Kporha.
On the other side, Liverpool will be fielding a strong team with the likes of Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, and Tsimikas in defense. The midfield will see Gravenberch, Mac Allister, and Jones, while the attack will be led by Salah, Jota, and Gakpo. The substitutes for Liverpool include Jaros, Endo, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Nunez, Robertson, Quansah, and Bradley.
Both teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting match, with Crystal Palace looking to shake things up with their new lineup and Liverpool aiming to maintain their position at the top of the table. Fans can expect an action-packed game with plenty of talent on display from both sides. Stay tuned for all the highlights and updates from this highly anticipated clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool.