Overview
- Slot is expected to revert to a near first-choice lineup, with Alexander Isak kept in and tipped for his first league start for the club.
- Slot confirmed Giovanni Leoni tore his ACL on debut against Southampton and faces around a year out, leaving Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez as the fit centre-backs.
- Hugo Ekitike serves a one-match suspension after two yellows — one for removing his shirt — and will miss Selhurst Park, with a return expected at Galatasaray on September 30.
- Previews predict Alisson in goal behind Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk and Kerkez, with Szoboszlai and Gravenberch in midfield and Salah, Wirtz and Gakpo supporting Isak.
- Liverpool have won all seven matches this season in league and cups and hold a five-point lead before facing Crystal Palace.