Mohamed Salah To Start? | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Against Newcastle United | OneFootball

Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the final of the EFL Cup at the Wembley Stadium. The Reds have been in superb form this season in domestic competitions and are on their way to winning the English Premier League. They also have their chance to get their hands on the Carabao Cup Trophy in this game. However, they are coming to this game on the back of a heartbreaking loss on penalties in the second leg of the Round of 16 at Anfield against PSG, which knocked them out of the UEFA Champions League.

During the last 61 meetings, Liverpool FC have won 37 times, there have been 13 draws, while Newcastle United have won 11 times. The goal difference is 126-65 in favour of Liverpool FC. In this article, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Liverpool against the Magpies.

4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Against Newcastle United:

Defence:

Kelleher is expected to start in goal. Quansah and Robertson will be the two full-backs. Konate and Van Dijk will be the two full-backs. Caoimhin Kelleher has conceded 8 goals and kept 3 clean sheets in 8 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Jarell Quansah has conceded 4 goals and kept 5 clean sheets in 10 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Andrew Robertson has conceded 21 goals and kept 11 clean sheets in 27 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Ibrahima Konate has conceded 15 goals and kept 10 clean sheets in 23 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Virgil van Dijk has conceded 24 goals and kept 12 clean sheets in 29 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Midfield:

Mac Allister and Gravenberch will be the defensive midfielders. Salah will be the right midfielder and Diaz will be the left midfielder. Szoboszlai will be the central attacking midfielder. Alexis Mac Allister’s total G/A (goals + assists) is 6 for this season. He passes the ball roughly 49.58 times during a game, with a pass completion rate of 87.84%. He also plays 1.40 key passes each game. Overall, Mac Allister’s xA (expected assists) output is 0.20 per 90 minutes.

Ryan Gravenberch has assisted 2 goals in 29 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. He passes the ball roughly 52.81 times during a game, with a pass completion rate of 89.13%. He also plays 0.84 key passes each games. Overall, Gravenberch’s xA (expected assists) output is 0.17 per 90 minutes.

LEEDS, ENGLAND – APRIL 17: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Virgil van Dijk after scoring the team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool FC at Elland Road on April 17, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Mohamed Salah has scored 27 goals in 29 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 44 for this season. Luis Diaz has scored 9 goals in 28 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 13 for this season. Dominik Szoboszlai has scored 5 goals in 27 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 8 for this season.

Attack:

Gakpo will be the striker. Cody Gakpo has scored 8 goals in 26 matches so far in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season.