{"id":301467,"date":"2023-12-05T05:39:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T05:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=301467"},"modified":"2023-12-05T05:39:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T05:39:06","slug":"liverpool-potential-line-up-if-they-pip-arsenal-to-douglas-luiz-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/liverpool-potential-line-up-if-they-pip-arsenal-to-douglas-luiz-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool potential line-up if they pip Arsenal to Douglas Luiz transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jurgen Klopp missed out on Liverpool transfer target he wanted before Sadio Mane<\/h3>\n

Liverpool have been tipped to pip Arsenal to the signing of Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz next summer, with reports suggesting the midfielder could net his current employers a whopping \u00a380million in exchange for his services. Gunners transfer chief Edu loves the 25-year-old and has already had three bids for him turned down, with Liverpool in the frame to benefit from Arsenal\u2019s failure to get a deal over the line. And Express Sport takes a look at how Jurgen Klopp could line his team up if the Reds do manage to prise the Brazil international away from Villa Park.<\/p>\n

Keeper – Alisson<\/h3>\n

Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson is currently out of action after injuring his hamstring against Manchester City at the end of last month. Caoimhin Kelleher has filled in for the last two matches but conceded a couple of soft goals as the Reds defeated Fulham on Sunday. As soon as Alisson returns to fitness, he\u2019ll be back between the posts.<\/p>\n

Defence – Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson<\/h3>\n

There have been calls for Trent Alexander-Arnold to play in midfield and concentrate his efforts on unleashing his attacking flair. But the Reds have a whole host of midfielders at their disposal after signing four in the summer. And Luiz\u2019s arrival would probably result in Alexander-Arnold staying put at right-back.<\/p>\n

Andy Robertson is another player who is currently missing through injury. But Klopp will thrust the Scotland left-back straight back into the side when he\u2019s fit and ready. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate will fancy his chances of forming a solid partnership with Virgil van Dijk at the heart of the backline after a disrupted start to the campaign.<\/p>\n

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Midfield – Szoboszlai, Luiz, Mac Allister<\/h3>\n

If Luiz does arrive at Anfield, he would probably take the place on either Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister or Ryan Gravenberch. Szoboszlai has begun life at Anfield in incredible form and has revolutionised Klopp\u2019s midfield with his powerful running and dominance in the centre of the pitch. And Mac Allister has already shown he has what it takes to make an impact in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

So Luiz could come in for Gravenberch, with Mac Allister given the licence to push forward and lay on the chances for the front three.<\/p>\n