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Reds boss could stick with a winning formula for his side’s trip to the Etihad

Arne Slot hopes to have Alexander Isak fit as he mulls over changes to the Liverpool team against Manchester City.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference before the Reds beat Real Madrid, Slot confirmed the Swede has a good chance of returning to action on Sunday afternoon.

"He is still not training with the team, so we have to wait and see."

Optimism for Isak’s involvement at the Etihad Stadium has since increased after the striker was named in the Sweden squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia.

If passed fit it is unlikely that Isak will dislodge Hugo Ekitike to lead the line against Man City, therefore he would have to settle for a place on the substitutes bench.

As first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to miss out, Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in between the posts as he bids to keep a third clean sheet in a row.

Clean sheet target: Giorgi Mamardashvili

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Recently, Slot has reverted to the much of team that helped Liverpool win the Premier League title last season, with Andy Robertson replacing Milos Kerkez at left-back and Dominik Szoboszlai operating in midfield.

The decision has certainly worked as the Reds looked like their old selves again in wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid.

That said a sterner test away at in-form Man City awaits and Slot could opt to recall Cody Gakpo in attack, thus seeing big-money summer signing Florian Wirtz make way.

Predicted Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike

Injured: Frimpong, Leoni, Alisson

Doubts: Isak

Time and date: 4.30pm GMT on Sunday, November 9, 2025

How to watch: Sky Sports

Venue: Etihad Stadium