Wolves vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League score and goal updates as Jarell Quansah starts
Cody Gakpo stretches before kick-off
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Liverpool are taking on Wolves at Molineux today as the Premier League returns following the international break.
Jurgen Klopp’s side enjoyed an impressive start to the season, winning three and drawing one of their opening four games to find themselves third in the early table, including a stunning 10-man victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park before despatching Aston Villa 3-0. “We would’ve loved to have carried on after the Aston Villa game, which was a really good game,” Klopp said this week, ruing the two-week gap.
Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has endured of baptism of fire after suddenly taking charge before the start of the season. A 1-0 win at Everton brought the only points from their first four games, and he has warned his Wolves players they will have to be at their very best to beat a Liverpool side he is tipping to challenge for the title. “I’ll be very surprised if they’re not right at the top this year,” O’Neil said.
Follow all the latest from the Premier League match below.
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Here are some photos from Molineux:
Merchandise is seen for sale outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC
Liverpool warm up ahead of the clash
Van Dijk is in attendance but suspended for the clash
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Jarell Quansah will make his full Premier League debut for Liverpool today at Wolves, as Jurgen Klopp gives the 20-year-old defender his backing with a first start.
But who is the defender? Here is a full piece telling you everything you need to know about the Liverpool youngster.
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Wolves manager Gary O’Neil told BBC Sport: “Liverpool coming is always a big occasion so looking forward to the game today.
“Hwang Hee-Chan has scored a couple for us this year. He has taken his chances well and I felt he may add something for us today.
“Liverpool are a good side. I’ve watched their first four league games and they were excellent.
“They are in a very good spot this year and I think they will be very close to the top of the league.
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Jurgen Klopp said to BBC Sport ahead of the game on Andy Robertson taking over the captaincy for the upcoming match: “He is a really important player and plays pretty much all the time. I remember everything about it when we signed him, in my living room.
“We were talking about football and the boy he was then, to the man he is now. It’s a really nice journey and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
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Jurgen Klopp told BBC Sport ahead of the game: “We have to see, it’s all early days for all the teams. Things cannot be settled yet so you have to work really hard to get game ideas on the pitch.”
On his team changes: “The South Americans came back really late. We need them as substitutes. That’s the two offensive changes.
“Ibrahima Konate only came back two days ago, we could have forced it, but Jarell Quansah came on twice and did really well. We tust him so I hope he can enjoy it.”
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With less than an hour to go to kick off, and the teams already announced, the teams have already arrived at the stadium.
Liverpool FC are arriving at Molineux
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Jamie Carragher has wished 20-year-old defender Quansah the best in a message on X (formerly known as Twitter):
Wolves v Liverpool Team news:
There is a surprise in the Liverpool line up, with 20-year-old defender Jarrell Quansah starting for the reds.
Virgil van Dijk is suspended and Trent Alexander-Arnold injured, but it is still a bold decision by Klopp.
Liverpool XI: Becker, Quansah, Matip, Gomez, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Jota
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Konate, Diaz, Nunez, Elliot, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Bajcetic
Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, At-Nouri, Bellegarde, Gomes, Lemina, Neto, Cunha, Hwang
Subs: Bentley, Doherty, Traore, Silva, Bueno, Kalajdzic, Doyle, Sarabia, Toti
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Jurgen Klopp spoke yesterday about his displeasure at having to play the early fixture on Saturday.
Last season Liverpool did not win any of their 12.30pm fixtures, but have the chance to rectify that at Wolves.
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It has been a slight case of contrasting fortunes for the two teams – although it is worth mentioning that we are only four games into the season.
Wolves have just one win and three defeats so far, but will be relatively confident as five teams have had worse starts to the season.
While Liverpool sit level on points with Tottenham and just two behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have won three and drawn one game so far this campaign, although there have been problems concerning the midfield.
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